Rustle up
verb
To quickly make something, especially a meal.
I'll rustle up some sandwiches for our guests.
Often appears as...
- rustle up a meal
- rustle up some food
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To gather or collect something, typically with some difficulty.
He tried to rustle up some supporters for his campaign.
Often appears as...
- rustle up support
- rustle up funds
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To quickly make something, especially a meal.
I'll rustle up some sandwiches for our guests.
Often appears as...
- rustle up a meal
- rustle up some food
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To gather or collect something, typically with some difficulty.
He tried to rustle up some supporters for his campaign.
Often appears as...
- rustle up support
- rustle up funds
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Food Prep
Used when informally speaking about preparing food without much planning or special ingredients.
We can rustle up some pancakes with what we have in the fridge.
Pro Tip 2/3Impromptu Meals
Describes the action of making a meal spontaneously, often when guests arrive unexpectedly.
Don't worry about dinner; I can always rustle up a pasta dish.
Pro Tip 3/3Speed Over Precision
Emphasizes quick preparation over attention to detail or elaborate cooking techniques.
She can rustle up a curry in no time after work.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Food Prep
Used when informally speaking about preparing food without much planning or special ingredients.
We can rustle up some pancakes with what we have in the fridge.
Pro Tip 2/3Impromptu Meals
Describes the action of making a meal spontaneously, often when guests arrive unexpectedly.
Don't worry about dinner; I can always rustle up a pasta dish.
Pro Tip 3/3Speed Over Precision
Emphasizes quick preparation over attention to detail or elaborate cooking techniques.
She can rustle up a curry in no time after work.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Food Prep
Used when informally speaking about preparing food without much planning or special ingredients.
We can rustle up some pancakes with what we have in the fridge.
Pro Tip 2/3Impromptu Meals
Describes the action of making a meal spontaneously, often when guests arrive unexpectedly.
Don't worry about dinner; I can always rustle up a pasta dish.
Pro Tip 3/3Speed Over Precision
Emphasizes quick preparation over attention to detail or elaborate cooking techniques.
She can rustle up a curry in no time after work.
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