Meaning of the word ruffle in English

What does ruffle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ruffle

US /ˈrʌf.əl/

UK /ˈrʌf.əl/

to disturb the smoothness or evenness of (something)

Example:

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The wind ruffled her hair.

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He ruffled the pages of the book.

Synonym:

disarrange disorder mess up rumple tousle

to annoy or upset (someone)

Example:

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His rude comments ruffled her feathers.

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Don't let his criticism ruffle you.

Synonym:

annoy bother irritate upset disturb

a strip of gathered or pleated material used as a trim or decoration, especially on clothes

Example:

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The dress had a delicate lace ruffle around the collar.

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She sewed a pretty ruffle onto the curtain.

Synonym:

frill flounce furbelow