rustling
/ˈrʌslɪŋ/
noun
- A soft, light sound like leaves, paper, or fabric moving against each other.
- The rustling of the autumn leaves filled the quiet forest.
- She heard a gentle rustling behind the curtain.
- The only sound was the rustling of her dress as she walked.
- The act of stealing cattle or other livestock.
- Cattle rustling was a serious crime in the Old West.
- The rancher lost several cows to rustling last night.
- Modern rustling often involves trucks and forged documents.
adjective
- Making a soft, light sound like leaves or paper moving.
- The rustling pages of the old book made her smile.
- She wore a rustling silk gown to the ball.
- The rustling leaves warned us that someone was approaching.