ˈɹʌsəl ˈɹʌsəl ˈ(h)wɪspə ˈ(h)wɪspɚ ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ make a dry crackling sound rustling silk the dry leaves were rustling in the breeze forage food take illegally rustle cattle a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind