rustle

Pronunciation: /ˈɹʌsəl/

The English word “rustle” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

A soft crackling sound similar to the movement of dry leaves.
A movement producing such a sound.

verb

To move (something) with a soft crackling sound.
To make or obtain in a lively, energetic way.
To steal (cattle or other livestock).

Etymology

From Middle English rustelen, russelen, of uncertain origin, but probably from Old English hrūxlian, hristlan, hrystlan, hristlian (“to make a noise”). Compare also Scots reesle (“to crackle; rattle; rustle”), West Frisian risselje, Dutch ritselen (“to rustle”), Afrikaans ritsel (“to rustle”), German rascheln (“to rustle”).

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