Definitions

1. verb

to make a soft hissing or rustling sound, typically with one’s clothes or the leaves of a tree.

“She rustled through the pages of the book.”

2. verb

to make something move or stir, especially in a furtive or secretive way.

“He rustled through the crowd, looking for his friend.”

3. noun

a soft hissing or rustling sound, typically made by one’s clothes or the leaves of a tree.

“The rustle of the wind in the trees was soothing.”

4. noun

a small amount of something, especially money.

“He had a little rustle in his pocket for emergencies.”

5. noun

an informal term for a whispered rumor or piece of gossip.

“There was a rustle about the company’s financial troubles.”