■ verb
1》 make or move with a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves.
2》 round up and steal (cattle, horses, or sheep).
3》 ( ~ something up ) informal produce something quickly.
4》 N. Amer. informal move or act quickly or energetically.
■ noun a rustling sound.
Derivatives
~r noun
Origin
ME: imitative.