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   ruffle

   /ˈrʌfl/

   verb

   • 1. disorder or disarrange (someone's hair), typically by running one's hands through it: "he ruffled her hair affectionately" Similar disarrangetousledishevelrumplerun one's fingers throughmake untidytumbleriffledisordermess upmake a mess oftangleinformal:mussmuss upOpposite smooth
   • ▪ (of a bird) erect (its feathers) in anger or display: "they warbled incessantly, their throat feathers ruffled"
   • ▪ disturb the smoothness or tranquillity of: "the evening breeze ruffled the surface of the pond in the yard" Similar make ripples inrippleriffleroughenOpposite smooth
   • ▪ disconcert or upset the composure of (someone): "Brian had been ruffled by her questions" Similar annoyirritateirkvexnettleneedleangerexasperatedisconcertunnerveflusterflurryagitateharassupsetdisturbdiscomfitput offput someone off their strokethrow off balancemake nervousdiscomposediscountenancecause someone to lose their composureperturbunsettlebotheraffectruffle someone's feathersworrydisquiettroubleconfuseinformal:rattlefazethrowget toput into a flapthrow into a tizzrileniggleaggravatebugmiffpeevediscombobulateshake upwind upnarkget acrossOpposite soothecalm

   noun

   • 1. a strip of lace or other material, gathered along one edge to make an ornamental frill on a garment or other piece of fabric.
   • 2. a vibrating drumbeat.

   Word Origin Middle English (as a verb): of unknown origin. Current noun senses date from the mid 17th century.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   RUFFLE definition: 1. to touch or move something smooth so that it is not even: 2. to annoy or upset someone, or to…. Learn more.

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   Oct 5, 2012 · The meaning of RUFFLE is roughen, abrade. How to use ruffle in a sentence. roughen, abrade; trouble, vex; to erect in or like a ruff : to cause to rise or bristle…

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRUFFLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   a breeze ruffling the water. 2. to annoy, irritate, or be annoyed or irritated. 3. (transitive) to make into a ruffle; pleat. 4. (of a bird) to erect (its feathers) in anger, display, etc. 5. (transitive) to flick (cards, pages, etc) rapidly with the fingers.

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   a break in the smoothness or evenness of some surface; undulation. Synonyms: vexation, trial, headache, aggravation. a strip of cloth, lace, etc., drawn up by gathering along one edge and used as a trimming on a dress, blouse, etc. Synonyms: ruff, frill.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRUFFLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   n. 1. A strip of frilled or closely pleated fabric used for trimming or decoration. 2. A ruff on a bird. 3. An irregularity or a slight disturbance of a surface: the ruffle on the lake. 4. A beating or rustling sound: the ruffle of drums in the distance; the ruffle of a skirt on the floor. v. ruf·fled, ruf·fling, ruf·fles. v.tr. 1.

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   a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim. synonyms: flounce, frill, furbelow. see more. a ruffle on the front of a woman's blouse or a man's shirt. a flared ruffle attached to the waistline of a dress or jacket or blouse. a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness. noun.