ruffle


Definition: Meaning of, ruffle in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈrʌf(ə)l /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
ruffle ruffled ruffled
Present Participle Third Person Singular
ruffling ruffles
[transitive]
  1. also ruffle something ↔ up to make a smooth surface uneven
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  2. to offend or upset someone slightly
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Word Forms:
Singular Plural
ruffle ruffles
[countable]
  1. a band of thin cloth sewn in folds as a decoration around the edge of something such as a collar
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ruffle used in phrases

  • ruffle up (verb)
    1. disturb the smoothness of
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