Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rustle up

Phrase/Verb
/ˈrʌsəl ʌp/
Definition
To gather or prepare something, usually in a quick or improvised manner.
Examples
  • After a long day, I was able to rustle up a quick dinner with the leftover ingredients.
  • She managed to rustle up some friends for a spontaneous road trip.
Meaning
The phrase ‘rustle up’ is commonly used to describe the act of putting together a meal or assembling various items without extensive planning or effort.
Synonyms
  • Gather
  • Prepare
  • Conjure up
  • Whip up