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rustling

[/ˈrʌs.lɪŋ/]
noun, verb (gerund/present participle)
sussurro, farfalhar, roubo de gado
1. A soft whispering sound, like that made by leaves or fabric
The rustling of the leaves filled the quiet forest.
O sussurro das folhas preencheu a floresta silenciosa.
2. The act of making soft, whispering sounds
She heard rustling coming from the bushes.
Ela ouviu um farfalhar vindo dos arbustos.
3. The illegal stealing of cattle
Cattle rustling was common in the Old West.
O roubo de gado era comum no Velho Oeste.
Synonyms
whisperingmurmuringsusurrationswishingcrackling
Antonyms
silencequietstillness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sussurro, farfalho
Commonly used for soft sound descriptions
São Paulo
sussurro
Preferred term in urban contexts
Portugal
sussurro, farfalhar
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

rustling up (to gather or prepare quickly)
cattle rustling (theft of livestock)
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