Phrase guide

rustle up

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To forage for, or (figuratively) to quickly prepare, something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • I'll see if I can rustle up a meal before the guests start arriving in 30 minutes.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: in elkaar flansen — quickly prepare
  • French: préparer vite fait — quickly prepare
  • Polish: skołować — quickly prepare
  • Polish: kombinować — quickly prepare
  • Polish: skombinować — quickly prepare
  • Spanish: preparar — quickly prepare
  • Spanish: conseguir — quickly prepare
  • Spanish: improvisar — quickly prepare