ruffle
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Definition of ruffle
(Entry 1 of 3)
2 : to erect in or like a ruff : to cause to rise or bristle a bird ruffling its feathers
3a : to flip through ruffle the pages of a book
b : shuffle
4 : to make into a ruffle
: to become ruffled their dispositions ruffle perceptibly —Life
ruffle
noun (1)Definition of ruffle (Entry 2 of 3)
2 : a state or cause of irritation
3a : a strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge
4 : an unevenness or disturbance of surface : ripple
ruffle
noun (2)Definition of ruffle (Entry 3 of 3)
: a low vibrating drumbeat less loud than a roll
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Synonyms: Verb
aggravate, annoy, bother, bug, burn (up), chafe, eat, exasperate, frost, gall, get, grate, gripe, hack (off), irk, irritate, nettle, peeve, persecute, pique, put out, rasp, rile, spite, vex
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ruffle
verb
English Language Learners Definition of ruffle
: to move or lift (something) so that it is no longer smooth
: to make (someone) irritated, annoyed, worried, etc.
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Kids Definition of ruffle
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : to move or lift so as to disturb the smoothness of The waters of Bird Lake were ruffled by the strong, mighty wind … —E. B. White, The Trumpet of the Swan
2 : trouble entry 2 sense 1, vex You're so calm. Nothing ever ruffles you.
ruffle
nounKids Definition of ruffle (Entry 2 of 2)
: a strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge
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