ruffle
To make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabricTo make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric.
» Tom's comments ruffled a few feathers.
Toms Kommentare haben einige Hutschnüre zum Platzen gebracht.
Комментарии Тома не всем пришлись по нраву.
Meaning
9 senses(transitive)To make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric.
Ruffle the end of the cuff.
kräuseln
(transitive)To disturb; especially, to cause to flutter.
The wind ruffled the papers.
Her sudden volley of insults ruffled his composure.
disturb the smoothness of
(intransitive)To grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent.
(intransitive)To become disordered; to play loosely; to flutter.
twitch or flutter
(intransitive)To be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger.
To make into a ruff; to draw or contract into puckers, plaits, or folds; to wrinkle.
To erect in a ruff, as feathers.
erect or fluff up
To beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum.
To throw together in a disorderly manner.
Examples
35 sentencesTom's comments ruffled a few feathers.
ruКомментарии Тома не всем пришлись по нраву.
deToms Kommentare haben einige Hutschnüre zum Platzen gebracht.
Tom didn't seem ruffled at all.
That's sure to ruffle some feathers.
Tom ruffled his hands through his hair.
A ruffled mind makes a restless pillow.
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From Middle English ruffelen, perhaps from Old Norse hrufla (“to graze, scratch”) or MiddlFrom Middle English ruffelen, perhaps from Old Norse hrufla (“to graze, scratch”) or Middle Low German ruffelen (“to wrinkle, curl”). Further origin unknown. Related to Middle Dutch ruyffelen, German Low German ruffeln. See English ruff.
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Forms
ruffles, ruffling, ruffled, ruffledSynonyms
37 synonymsWord family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle