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Meaning of ruffle in English
Pronunciation
/ˈrəfəl/
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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.
trouble or vex
Examples
« ruffle somebody's composure »
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.
discompose
Examples
« This play is going to ruffle some people »
« She has a way of ruffling feathers among her colleagues »
5.
twitch or flutter
Examples
« the paper flicked »
6.
mix so as to make a random order or arrangement
Examples
« shuffle the cards »
7.
erect or fluff up
Examples
« the bird ruffled its feathers »
8.
disturb the smoothness of
Examples
« ruffle the surface of the water »
9.
pleat or gather into a ruffle
Examples
« ruffle the curtain fabric »
Noun
ruffle
Definitions
1.
a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
2.
a high tight collar
3.
a noisy fight