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Ruffle

Verb / ˈrʌfʌl / Another word for ruffle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to wrinkle or crease, to disturb the smoothness of something

Synonyms & similar words

frill fluff flick disturbance fray prance ruff choker neckruff strut sashay cock pleat cockle messup shuffle rumple swagger affray tittup riffle furbelow mix undulate ripple wrinkle crease crumple rumple disturb disarrange disorder unsettle discompose agitate fluster perturb vex irritate provoke annoy bother trouble exasperate

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Example sentences

  1. I accidentally ruffled my hair when I took off my hat.
  2. The wind ruffled the surface of the lake.
  3. The dog ruffled its fur when it shook off the water.
  4. The argument between the two friends ruffled some feathers.
  5. The teacher ruffled the papers on her desk to find the right one.

Quotes

  • She had a way of ruffling his feathers.
  • The wind ruffled the hair on the back of his neck.
  • The bird ruffled its feathers and took off into the sky.

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