verbπShareTo shape (fabric, etc.) into a ruff; to adorn (a garment, etc.) with a ruff."The seamstress ruffed the neckline of the blouse with delicate lace. "appearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a falcon, hawk, etc.: to hit (the prey) without fixing or grabbing hold of it."The young hawk, still learning to hunt, ruffed the mouse with its talons but failed to catch it properly, allowing the prey to escape. "animalbirdactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ruffle; to disorder."The wind ruffed my hair as I walked to school, making it messy. "appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a bird: to ruffle its feathers."The little bird, startled by the noise, ruffed its feathers and then flew away. "animalbirdactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo boast, to brag."He ruffed about his high test score to everyone in class, even though others had done just as well. "attitudecharacterlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo speak in a loud and domineering manner; to bluster, to swagger."The angry coach ruffed at the players after their poor performance, demanding more effort. "attitudecharacterlanguagecommunicationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo play a trump card to a trick when unable to follow suit (that is, to play a card of the same suit as the previous or leading card)."Since I had no more clubs in my hand, I ruffed the trick with a diamond. "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareEspecially in the form ruff out: to defeat (a card, etc.) by ruffing, thus establishing the master card in the suit led."Maria ruffed her opponent's last heart, ensuring she would win the bridge game with her ace of spades. "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo beat a ruff or ruffle, as on a drum."The drummer ruffed his snare, signaling the start of the parade. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a drum, etc.: to have a ruff or ruffle beaten on it."The drummer ruffed the snare before the band started playing. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving a ruff."The ruffed grouse blended into the autumn leaves with its patterned feathers and distinctive neck feathers. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading