ruffs

noun

plural of ruff
as in plaits

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  1. plaits
  2. pleats
  3. fringes
Noun
  • Bobby’s is a flouncy skirt and a knotted shirt straight out of the early-aughts MTV Movie & TV Awards, and Elizabeth’s is a full-length dress made out of brown faux leather with a bunch of long plaits swinging off it.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 31 July 2026
  • Working with the first section, apply a smoothing gel or pomade to create nice neat plaits and secure with a clear rubber band.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, InStyle, 21 July 2026
Definition of plaits
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
Definition of pleats
Noun
  • These are parks that were established to commemorate historic conflicts that were frequently fought on the fringes of major metropolitan areas.
    — Todd Lookingbill, The Conversation, 31 July 2026
  • Frazier also returned in a midseason trade and Loftin was once again on the fringes of the roster.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Definition of fringes
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“Ruffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruffs. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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