noun Download 🔗Share Any gathered or curled strip of fabric added as trim or decoration. Examples : "She loved the dress with the lace ruffle at the hem." material appearance style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Disturbance; agitation; commotion. Examples : "to put the mind in a ruffle" action situation event Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A low, vibrating beat of a drum, quieter than a roll; a ruff. Examples : "The drummer played a soft ruffle on the snare drum before the main beat of the song. " music sound military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The connected series of large egg capsules, or oothecae, of several species of American marine gastropods of the genus Fulgur. Examples : "While walking along the beach, the marine biology student carefully collected a ruffle, noting its species and location for her research project. " animal ocean biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric. Examples : "Ruffle the end of the cuff." material style appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To disturb; especially, to cause to flutter. Examples : "Her sudden volley of insults ruffled his composure." nature action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent. Examples : "The crowd began to ruffle as the concert was delayed due to the bad weather. " nature weather Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To become disordered; to play loosely; to flutter. Examples : "The papers on the desk ruffled as the wind blew through the open window. " appearance nature action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger. Examples : "The student's voice ruffled his teacher's composure, making her lose her train of thought. " attitude character action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make into a ruff; to draw or contract into puckers, plaits, or folds; to wrinkle. Examples : "The wind began to ruffle the surface of the calm lake. " appearance material style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To erect in a ruff, as feathers. Examples : "The bird ruffled its feathers against the cold wind. " appearance animal bird Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum. Examples : "The drummer began to ruffle the drum to signal the start of the parade. " music sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To throw together in a disorderly manner. Examples : "The children ruffled their blankets and pillows, making a big mess in the room before bed. " action appearance style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading