Definition of ruffle
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noun (n)
a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim (noun.artifact)
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a high tight collar (noun.artifact)
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a noisy fight (noun.act)
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That which is ruffled; specifically, a strip of lace, cambric, or other fine cloth, plaited or gathered on one edge or in the middle, and used as a trimming; a frill. (noun)
source: webster1913
verb (v)
stir up (water) so as to form ripples (verb.motion)
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trouble or vex (verb.emotion)
Example: Ruffle somebody's composure.
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to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others (verb.motion)
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discompose (verb.emotion)
Example: This play is going to ruffle some people.
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twitch or flutter (verb.contact)
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mix so as to make a random order or arrangement (verb.contact)
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erect or fluff up (verb.contact)
Example: The bird ruffled its feathers.
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disturb the smoothness of (verb.contact)
Example: Ruffle the surface of the water.
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pleat or gather into a ruffle (verb.contact)
Example: Ruffle the curtain fabric.
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To make into a ruff; to draw or contract into puckers, plaits, or folds; to wrinkle. (verb)
source: webster1913
To grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent. (verb)
source: webster1913
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