Definition of Ruffle
Ruffle
ruf·fle
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to disturb the order or arrangement of something, usually using one's hands, to shuffle or flip through something;
e.g. She began to ruffle the pages, looking for the list.
(verb)
to erect or puff up the feathers, usually as a display or expression of anger, used to describe the behavior of a bird;
e.g. The birds all ruffle their feathers while sitting on the wall.
(verb)
to disturb the tranquility or smoothness of something, to disturb or roughen it;
e.g. The winds ruffle the water of the lake and cause it to form ripples.
(verb)
to bother or trouble someone or to upset their composure;
e.g. It takes a great deal to ruffle her, so she always appears calm.
(verb)
to decorate something with a strip of gathered fabric that forms a frill;
e.g. Once I ruffle the skirt of the dress, it will be ready to wear.
(noun)
a strip of fabric that is is gathered or pleated, usually along one edge, and used as a decoration on clothing;
e.g. The bottom of the blouse had a ruffle of lace.
(noun)
some sort of disturbance, either of a surface (such as a ripple) or of a person (so as to cause them irritation);
e.g. There was hardly a ruffle on the pond's surface, and the water looked like glass. They were all in a ruffle due to the guest's unexpected arrival.
(noun)
a state of chaos caused by a fight, argument, or some other conflict or commotion;
e.g. There was a ruffle going on outside the courthouse.
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