Meaning of ruffle in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈrəfəl/

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1. Verb

   ruffle

   Etymology

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

   Definitions

   1. stir up (water) so as to form ripples
2. 2. trouble or vex

   Examples

   • « ruffle somebody's composure »
3. 3. to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

   Examples

   • « He struts around like a rooster in a hen house »
4. 4. discompose

   Examples

   • « This play is going to ruffle some people »
   • « She has a way of ruffling feathers among her colleagues »
5. 5. twitch or flutter

   Examples

   • « the paper flicked »
6. 6. mix so as to make a random order or arrangement

   Examples

   • « shuffle the cards »
7. 7. erect or fluff up

   Examples

   • « the bird ruffled its feathers »
8. 8. disturb the smoothness of

   Examples

   • « ruffle the surface of the water »
9. 9. pleat or gather into a ruffle

   Examples

   • « ruffle the curtain fabric »

10. Noun

    ruffle

    Definitions

    1. a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
11. 2. a high tight collar
12. 3. a noisy fight