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to ruffle
01
mix so as to make a random order or arrangement
02
to shake, fluff up, or disarrange the feathers of a bird, either as a sign of agitation, aggression, or fear, or as a part of their natural grooming behavior
Intransitive
03
trouble or vex
04
stir up (water) so as to form ripples
05
pleat or gather into a ruffle
06
erect or fluff up
07
disturb the smoothness of
08
twitch or flutter
09
discompose
10
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
Ruffle
01
a high tight collar
02
a noisy fight
03
a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
ruffle
v
ruffled
adj
ruffled
adj
Example
The criticism from his colleagues really ruffled her feathers.
The ongoing noise from the construction site is ruffling everyone's feathers.
Her sarcastic remarks always ruffle his feathers.
The persistent delays will be ruffling their feathers throughout the project.
While he was presenting, the constant interruptions were ruffling his feathers.
