Rustling ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Rustling ( verb )

1. Make a soft, whispering sound.
2. Move or cause to move quietly and smoothly, often with a rustling sound.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: from rustle (noun), on the pattern of jingling.

Examples:

1. The leaves rustled in the wind.
2. The thief rustled through the bushes, trying to avoid detection.
3. The curtains rustled as the breeze blew into the room.
4. She rustled the papers, looking for the right document.
5. The grass rustled as the animals passed by.

(As a noun)

Rustling ( noun )

1. Make a soft, whispering sound.
2. Move or cause to move quietly and smoothly, often with a rustling sound.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: from rustle (noun), on the pattern of jingling.

Examples:

1. The leaves rustled in the wind.
2. The thief rustled through the bushes, trying to avoid detection.
3. The curtains rustled as the breeze blew into the room.
4. She rustled the papers, looking for the right document.
5. The grass rustled as the animals passed by.