ruffle
🇺🇸
/ˈrʌfl/
🇬🇧
/ˈrʌfl/
verb
R
to disturb the surface of something, making it uneven or wrinkled
She gently ruffled his hair, making it messy.
R
to cause someone to feel annoyed, worried, or upset
Susan is so calm that nothing seems to ruffle her.
noun
R
a decorative fold of fabric, often used on clothing around the neck or sleeves
The ruffle on her dress added a touch of elegance.
translation
to disturb the surface of something, making it uneven or wrinkled; to cause someone to feel annoyed, worried, or upset
a decorative fold of fabric, often used on clothing around the neck or sleeves
Word Forms
3rd Present
ruffles
Progressive
ruffling
Past
ruffled
Perfect
ruffled
Plural
ruffles