ripple

²ripple

noun

Definition of RIPPLE

1

a : a shallow stretch of rough water in a stream b (1) : the ruffling of the surface of water (2) : a small wave

2

a : ripple mark b : a sound like that of rippling water <a ripple of laughter> c : a usually slight noticeable effect or reaction

— rip·ply \ˈri-p(ə-)lē\ adjective

Examples of RIPPLE

1. The pebble made ripples in the pond when I threw it in.

First Known Use of RIPPLE

1755

Rhymes with RIPPLE

cripple, stipple, tipple, triple