verbπShareTo make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric."Ruffle the end of the cuff."materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo disturb; especially, to cause to flutter."Her sudden volley of insults ruffled his composure."natureappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent."The usually calm sea ruffled as the storm approached. "natureweatheractionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become disordered; to play loosely; to flutter."The gentle breeze ruffled the pages of my book as I read outside. "appearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger."The student's normally quiet demeanor ruffled when the teacher criticized his work publicly. "attitudecharacteractionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make into a ruff; to draw or contract into puckers, plaits, or folds; to wrinkle."The wind ruffled the surface of the pond, creating small waves. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo erect in a ruff, as feathers."The robin ruffled its feathers in the cold wind, trying to stay warm. "appearancebirdanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum."The drummer ruffled a short roll on the snare drum to signal the start of the race. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throw together in a disorderly manner."She ruffled her hair in frustration after failing the test. "actionstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving ruffles."It would have slid easily across the floor if not for the ruffled undersurface causing friction."appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπSharePuffed up like a bird's feathers."The bird on the branch had ruffled feathers because it was cold. "appearancebirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareBothered."She seemed ruffled by the unexpected question during the interview. "mindemotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading