ruffs

Definition of ruffsnext
plural of ruff

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Noun
  • For this super laidback, windchill-ready look, Hadid wore a beanie hat over her plaits, ski goggle-like black sunglasses, and black leather gloves.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
  • Low-tension styles are no longer just a few neat plaits.
    Donnetta Monk, Essence, 21 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Overly Elaborate Pleats Heavy, elaborate pleats can make curtains look stiff and overly formal, which is why designers are favoring simpler, more elegant pleat styles.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • An outlaw on the fringes and in the slipstream.
    Selome Hailu, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
  • The hockey, figure skating and speedskating venues in Milan are scattered on the fringes of the city, while central tourist attractions such as the Duomo and the Navigli have bearable levels of foot traffic.
    Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Ruffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruffs. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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