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To make a ruffle or curl in
“A nurse came in and began to ruffle the sheets at the foot of the bed, indicating my visiting time was over.”
To disorder or disarrange the order or neatness of
“All was blissful and peaceful till Uzziah decided to ruffle the order of his kingdom.”
To physically agitate or stir up
“Use your hands to lift, squeeze together, and ruffle the mixture through your fingers a few times to encourage some slightly larger clumps to form amongst the biscuity rubble.”
To annoy or irritate
“It didn't ruffle him in the slightest. If anything, his smile broadened.”
To intimidate or cause fear in
“Yes, I'm leaving. No need to ruffle or scare me, filthy bird. I know your wings and their whiplash, your death's rattle.”
To make something fluffy, typically by patting or ruffling
To move or cause to move in a rhythmic, flapping motion
To become excitedly upset or angry
To make a loud, deep, resonant sound
Plural for an ornamental gathered or goffered frill of lace or other cloth on a garment
“My very favorite skirt has a subtle ruffle along the hem. It's not ultra-girly but it gives it a little something extra.”
Plural for a person or thing that causes annoyance or difficulty
Plural for a fold or crease, especially of skin or other tissue
Plural for an ornamental or decorative border, typically used to edge clothing or material
Plural for an agitated or confused state
Plural for a noisy disturbance or commotion
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