ruffle

Meanings

• Verb

  1. To agitate or disturb the surface of (something) by moving it lightly and rapidly.

  - "The wind ruffled the surface of the lake."
  - "She ruffled her hair before going on stage."

• Noun

  2. A disturbance or agitation.

  - "There was a ruffle in the audience during the performance."
  - "The ruffle in the market caused by the unexpected announcement."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹʌfəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

frill , furbelow

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ruffle
tussle , mussel , pussle , hussle

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Homophones

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1. Ruffle (English) : A type of collar or pleat
   

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Variants

List of all variants of ruffle that leads to same result
ruffle , ruffled , ruffles , ruffling , ruffly , ruffle any feathers , ruffle feathers , ruffled the feathers of

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Forms

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Ruffles, Ruffling, Ruffled

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Etymology

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Old English 'ruflian' meaning 'to toss, agitate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ruffle' is derived from the Old English word 'ruflian', which means 'to toss, agitate'.

2. In the game of bridge, a 'ruff' is a trick taken by the defending side when no card has been led.

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Related Concepts

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1. Agitation: A state of restlessness or disturbance.

2. Disturbance: An interruption or disruption.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'ruffle' is often used to describe a disturbance or agitation, particularly in the context of crowds or audiences. In art, ruffles are often used as decorative elements, particularly in clothing and textiles.

How to Memorize "ruffle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the wind gently moving across the surface of a lake, creating ripples and disturbances.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ruffle' with the idea of agitation or disturbance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'RUFFLE' to remember the definition: R - Raise, U - Upset, F - Fold, L - Lightly, E - Evenly.

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