DictionaryrustleQuick preparation
verb

rustle

To get something ready or available quickly.

She rustles up a quick lunch before we leave.

Etymology

Rustle developed informal senses of energetic activity and resourcefulness. Rustling something up means obtaining or preparing it through quick effort.

More examples

  • Can you rustle up a few extra chairs?
  • We need to rustle up enough money for the deposit.
  • They rustle up a few volunteers to help clean.

Forms

rustle · rustles · rustled · rustling

Similar words

prepare
Focuses on making something ready, without implying speed.
gather
Emphasizes bringing things together rather than preparing them for use.
procure
Emphasizes obtaining something, often with effort, rather than preparing it.