verb🔗ShareFruncir, adornar con volantesTo shape (fabric, etc.) into a ruff; to adorn (a garment, etc.) with a ruff."The seamstress ruffed the neckline of the blouse with delicate lace. "La costurera frunció el escote de la blusa con encaje delicado.appearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGolpear sin agarrarOf a falcon, hawk, etc.: to hit (the prey) without fixing or grabbing hold of it."The young hawk, still learning to hunt, ruffed the mouse with its talons but failed to catch it properly, allowing the prey to escape. "El joven halcón, que aún aprendía a cazar, golpeó al ratón con sus garras pero no logró atraparlo correctamente, permitiendo que la presa escapara.animalbirdactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesordenar, alborotarTo ruffle; to disorder."The wind ruffed my hair as I walked to school, making it messy. "El viento desordenó mi cabello mientras caminaba a la escuela, haciéndolo un desastre.appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEriza sus plumasOf a bird: to ruffle its feathers."The little bird, startled by the noise, ruffed its feathers and then flew away. "El pajarito, asustado por el ruido, erizó sus plumas y luego se fue volando.animalbirdactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJactarse, presumirTo boast, to brag."He ruffed about his high test score to everyone in class, even though others had done just as well. "Se jactó de su alta calificación en el examen a todos en clase, a pesar de que otros habían obtenido resultados igual de buenos.attitudecharacterlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFanfarronear, pavonearseTo speak in a loud and domineering manner; to bluster, to swagger."The angry coach ruffed at the players after their poor performance, demanding more effort. "El entrenador enfadado fanfarroneó con los jugadores después de su pobre actuación, exigiendo más esfuerzo.attitudecharacterlanguagecommunicationactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJugar una baza con un triunfoTo play a trump card to a trick when unable to follow suit (that is, to play a card of the same suit as the previous or leading card)."Since I had no more clubs in my hand, I ruffed the trick with a diamond. "Como ya no tenía más tréboles en la mano, jugué la baza con un diamante.gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTomarEspecially in the form ruff out: to defeat (a card, etc.) by ruffing, thus establishing the master card in the suit led."Maria ruffed her opponent's last heart, ensuring she would win the bridge game with her ace of spades. "María tomó el último corazón de su oponente, asegurando que ganaría el juego de bridge con su as de espadas.gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTocar un tamborilTo beat a ruff or ruffle, as on a drum."The drummer ruffed his snare, signaling the start of the parade. "El baterista tocó su tamboril, señalando el inicio del desfile.musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTocar un redoble (tambor)Of a drum, etc.: to have a ruff or ruffle beaten on it."The drummer ruffed the snare before the band started playing. "El baterista tocó un redoble en la caja antes de que la banda comenzara a tocar.musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareCon gorgueraHaving a ruff."The ruffed grouse blended into the autumn leaves with its patterned feathers and distinctive neck feathers. "El urogallo con gorguera se mezclaba con las hojas de otoño con sus plumas estampadas y sus distintivas plumas del cuello.appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
