rustle
verb
[ ˈrʌs(ə)l ]
• make a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper.
• "she came closer, her skirt swaying and rustling"
Similar:
swish,
swishing,
whisper,
whispering,
rustling,
susurration,
susurrus,
sigh,
whoosh,
fissle,
susurrate,
• round up and steal (cattle, horses, or sheep).
• "a murdered rancher whose cattle were being rustled"
• move or act quickly or energetically; hustle.
• "rustle around the kitchen, see what there is"
rustle
noun
• a soft, muffled crackling sound like that made by the movement of dry leaves or paper.
• "there was a rustle in the undergrowth behind her"
Origin:
late Middle English (as a verb): imitative; compare with Flemish rijsselen and Dutch ritselen . The noun dates from the mid 18th century.
