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- US Pronunciation
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- [ruhs-uh l]
- /ˈrʌs əl/
- /rʌsl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ruhs-uh l]
- /ˈrʌs əl/
Definitions of rustle word
- verb without object rustle to make a succession of slight, soft sounds, as of parts rubbing gently one on another, as leaves, silks, or papers. 1
- verb without object rustle to cause such sounds by moving or stirring something. 1
- verb without object rustle to move, proceed, or work energetically: Rustle around and see what you can find. 1
- verb with object rustle to move or stir so as to cause a rustling sound: The wind rustled the leaves. 1
- verb with object rustle to move, bring, or get by energetic action: I'll go rustle some supper. 1
- verb with object rustle to steal (livestock, especially cattle). 1
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Origin of rustle
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English rustlen (v.); compare Frisian russelje, Dutch ridselen; of imitative orig.
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Parts of speech for Rustle
noun
adjective
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pronoun
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rustle popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
rustle usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rustle
verb rustle
- bombinate — to make a buzzing noise
- bummed — depressed, upset, distressed, annoyed, etc.
- bumming — a person who avoids work and sponges on others; loafer; idler.
- cannonading — a continued discharge of cannon, especially during an attack.
- crimple — to crumple, wrinkle, or curl
noun rustle
- briskness — quick and active; lively: brisk trading; a brisk walk.
- hurry — to move, proceed, or act with haste (often followed by up): Hurry, or we'll be late. Hurry up, it's starting to rain.
- legerity — physical or mental quickness; nimbleness; agility.
- crinkling — Present participle of crinkle.
- dispatch — to send off or away with speed, as a messenger, telegram, body of troops, etc.
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