Definition & Meaning of "ruffle"

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

pleat or gather into a ruffle

erect or fluff up

disturb the smoothness of

twitch or flutter

discompose

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

a noisy fight

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