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Ruffle

ˈrʌfl

Ruffle definitions
verb
ruffle ruffled ruffles ruffling
  1. disorder or disarrange (someone's hair), typically by running one's hands through it

    "he ruffled her hair affectionately"

    • (of a bird) erect (its feathers) in anger or display

      "they warbled incessantly, their throat feathers ruffled"

    • disturb the smoothness or tranquillity of

      "the evening breeze ruffled the surface of the pond in the yard"

    • disconcert or upset the composure of (someone)

      "Brian had been ruffled by her questions"

noun
ruffle ruffles
  1. a strip of lace or other material, gathered along one edge to make an ornamental frill on a garment or other piece of fabric
  2. a vibrating drumbeat