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 environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent. Examples : "The calm lake started ruffling as the wind picked up. " nature weather action environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To become disordered; to play loosely; to flutter. Examples : "The gentle breeze was ruffling the pages of my book as I sat outside. " nature action appearance 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 : "John, fresh from winning the debate, was ruffling around the school hallways, acting like he was better than everyone else. " attitude character style 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 breeze was ruffling the edge of the tablecloth on the picnic table. " appearance material style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To erect in a ruff, as feathers. Examples : "The startled bird was ruffling its feathers to appear larger and scare away the cat. " animal bird biology nature appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum. Examples : "The drummer was ruffling a quick rhythm on his snare drum, signaling the start of the parade. " music sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To throw together in a disorderly manner. Examples : "The wind was ruffling the papers on my desk, making it hard to find what I needed. " action way Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The action of the verb ruffle Examples : "The breeze caused a gentle ruffling of the curtains in the open window. " action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading