verbπShareTo make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric."Ruffle the end of the cuff."materialstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo disturb; especially, to cause to flutter."Her sudden volley of insults ruffled his composure."natureactionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent."The calm lake started ruffling as the wind picked up. "natureweatheractionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become disordered; to play loosely; to flutter."The gentle breeze was ruffling the pages of my book as I sat outside. "natureactionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger."John, fresh from winning the debate, was ruffling around the school hallways, acting like he was better than everyone else. "attitudecharacterstyleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make into a ruff; to draw or contract into puckers, plaits, or folds; to wrinkle."The breeze was ruffling the edge of the tablecloth on the picnic table. "appearancematerialstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo erect in a ruff, as feathers."The startled bird was ruffling its feathers to appear larger and scare away the cat. "animalbirdbiologynatureappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum."The drummer was ruffling a quick rhythm on his snare drum, signaling the start of the parade. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throw together in a disorderly manner."The wind was ruffling the papers on my desk, making it hard to find what I needed. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe action of the verb ruffle"The breeze caused a gentle ruffling of the curtains in the open window. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
