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 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 appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent. Examples : "The usually calm sea ruffled as the storm approached. " nature weather action condition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger. Examples : "The student's normally quiet demeanor ruffled when the teacher criticized his work publicly. " attitude character action appearance 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 ruffled the surface of the pond, creating small waves. " appearance style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To erect in a ruff, as feathers. Examples : "The robin ruffled its feathers in the cold wind, trying to stay warm. " appearance bird animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum. Examples : "The drummer ruffled a short roll on the snare drum to signal the start of the race. " music sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To throw together in a disorderly manner. Examples : "She ruffled her hair in frustration after failing the test. " action style appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Having ruffles. Examples : "It would have slid easily across the floor if not for the ruffled undersurface causing friction." appearance style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Puffed up like a bird's feathers. Examples : "The bird on the branch had ruffled feathers because it was cold. " appearance bird Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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