Rustle up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɹəsəɫ/ /ˈəp

RUHS-uhl UP

UK

ɹˈʌsəl/ /ˈʌp

RUHS-uhl UP

Definition

To quickly find or prepare something, usually food or another needed item, often with little planning or using what is available.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and friendly; usually refers to food ('rustle up some dinner') but can apply to finding or getting anything quickly ('rustle up some tickets'). Often suggests improvisation. Not used in formal writing.

• Spanish: improvisar - conseguir rápidamente
• Portuguese (BR): improvisar - conseguir rapidamente
• Portuguese (PT): improvisar - arranjar rapidamente
• Chinese (Simplified): 匆忙弄好 - 临时找来
• Chinese (Traditional): 匆忙弄好 - 臨時找來
• Hindi: झटपट तैयार करना - जल्दी से जुटाना
• Arabic: تدبُّر بسرعة - ترتيب بسرعة
• Bengali: জোগাড় করা - তাড়াতাড়ি তৈরি করা
• Russian: достать - быстро приготовить
• Japanese: さっと用意する - ぱぱっと作る
• Vietnamese: kiếm được - chuẩn bị nhanh
• Korean: 급히 마련하다 - 뚝딱 준비하다
• Turkish: hemen hazırlamak - çabucak bulmak
• Urdu: جلدی سے تیار کرنا - ہنگامی طور پر مہیا کرنا
• Indonesian: mengusahakan - menyiapkan dengan cepat

Example Sentences

Can you rustle up some sandwiches for us?

basic

She often rustles up dinner from whatever is in the fridge.

basic

I'll try to rustle up some chairs for everyone.

basic

Give me ten minutes and I’ll rustle up something tasty.

natural

He somehow managed to rustle up enough money for the trip.

natural

Don’t worry, I’ll rustle up some coffee.

natural