Background for ruffed

ruffed

/ɹʌft/

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verb

To shape (fabric, etc.) into a ruff; to adorn (a garment, etc.) with a ruff.

Examples :

"The seamstress ruffed the neckline of the blouse with delicate lace. "

appearance style wear

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verb

Of a falcon, hawk, etc.: to hit (the prey) without fixing or grabbing hold of it.

Examples :

"The young hawk, still learning to hunt, ruffed the mouse with its talons but failed to catch it properly, allowing the prey to escape. "

animal bird action

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verb

To ruffle; to disorder.

Examples :

"The wind ruffed my hair as I walked to school, making it messy. "

appearance action

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verb

Of a bird: to ruffle its feathers.

Examples :

"The little bird, startled by the noise, ruffed its feathers and then flew away. "

animal bird action

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verb

To boast, to brag.

Examples :

"He ruffed about his high test score to everyone in class, even though others had done just as well. "

attitude character language communication

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verb

To speak in a loud and domineering manner; to bluster, to swagger.

Examples :

"The angry coach ruffed at the players after their poor performance, demanding more effort. "

attitude character language communication action

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verb

To 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).

Examples :

"Since I had no more clubs in my hand, I ruffed the trick with a diamond. "

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verb

Especially in the form ruff out: to defeat (a card, etc.) by ruffing, thus establishing the master card in the suit led.

Examples :

"Maria ruffed her opponent's last heart, ensuring she would win the bridge game with her ace of spades. "

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verb

To beat a ruff or ruffle, as on a drum.

Examples :

"The drummer ruffed his snare, signaling the start of the parade. "

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verb

Of a drum, etc.: to have a ruff or ruffle beaten on it.

Examples :

"The drummer ruffed the snare before the band started playing. "

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adjective

Examples :

"The ruffed grouse blended into the autumn leaves with its patterned feathers and distinctive neck feathers. "

appearance style