ruffle

/ɹˈʌfə‍l/

/ˈɹəfəɫ/

[verb] [noun]

to ruffle

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

mix so as to make a random order or arrangement

synonyms : mix

shuffle

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

trouble or vex

stir up (water) so as to form ripples

synonyms : cockle

riffle

ripple

undulate

pleat or gather into a ruffle

synonyms : pleat

erect or fluff up

synonyms : fluff

disturb the smoothness of

synonyms : mess up

ruffle up

rumple

twitch or flutter

synonyms : flick

riffle

discompose

to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

synonyms : cock

Ruffle

a high tight collar

synonyms : choker

neck ruff

ruff

a noisy fight

synonyms : affray

disturbance

fray

a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

synonyms : flounce

frill

furbelow

Examples

1. His management style ruffled a few feathers.

2. His critical remarks ruffled the feathers of the board members.

3. Her research has been ruffling feathers for years.

4. The tall Texan ruffled some English feathers with his remarks.

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