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rustler

/ˈɹʌslɚ/

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What does rustler mean?

noun

  1. One who rustles; a cattle (or other livestock) thief.
  2. A bovine animal that can care for itself in any circumstances.
  3. That which makes a rustling noise.
More meanings (1)

noun

  1. (dated, slang) An alert, energetic, driving person.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈɹʌslɚ/

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Dear me, what a rustler he was after the slumbrous way of Manuel, poor old slug!
Mark TwainFollowing the Equator: A Journey Around the WorldProject Gutenberg ebook #2895
Thénardier had caused the “honest rustler” to disappear in his fob, and was gazing at Marius with a gentleness that was almost tender.
Victor HugoLes MisérablesTranslated by Isabel Florence HapgoodProject Gutenberg ebook #135