ruffle
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
ruffles;
ruffled;
ruffling
ruffles;
ruffled;
ruffling
Britannica Dictionary definition of RUFFLE
[+ object]
1
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to move or lift (something) so that it is no longer smooth
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Her hair was ruffled by the wind.
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The bird ruffled (up) its feathers.
2
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to make (someone) irritated, annoyed, worried, etc.
— usually used as (be) ruffled
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He ruffled some people with his constant complaining.
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That boy is a lot of trouble. It's a good thing his parents aren't easily ruffled. [=don't become upset easily]
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The actress was obviously ruffled by the reporter's question.
ruffle feathers
informal
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to upset or offend someone
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His critical remarks ruffled some feathers. = His critical remarks ruffled a few feathers.
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His critical remarks ruffled the feathers of the board members.
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Her research has been ruffling feathers [=upsetting people] for years.
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I agreed to do what they wanted because I didn't want to ruffle any feathers.
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ruffle
/ˈrʌfəl/
noun
plural
ruffles
2
ruffle
/ˈrʌfəl/
noun
plural
ruffles
Britannica Dictionary definition of RUFFLE
[count]
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a piece of cloth that is gathered together along one edge and used to decorate something
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The dress has a ruffle around the collar.
