Rustle up Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹəsəɫ/ /ˈəp
RUHS-uhl UP
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 rápidamentePortuguese (BR): improvisar - conseguir rapidamentePortuguese (PT): improvisar - arranjar rapidamenteChinese (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 जुटानाArabic: تدبُّر بسرعة - ترتيب بسرعةBengali: জোগাড় করা - তাড়াতাড়ি তৈরি করাRussian: достать - быстро приготовитьJapanese: さっと用意する - ぱぱっと作るVietnamese: kiếm được - chuẩn bị nhanhKorean: 급히 마련하다 - 뚝딱 준비하다Turkish: hemen hazırlamak - çabucak bulmakUrdu: جلدی سے تیار کرنا - ہنگامی طور پر مہیا کرناIndonesian: 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