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ruffler


Meanings
  • Noun

    A person who ruffles feathers or causes trouble.

    - "The ruffler always manages to stir up controversy."
    - "Rufflers are known for their provocative behavior."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with ruffler
tumbler , rumbler , bumbler
Variants
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riffler , rifflers
Etymology
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Originally meant a person who ruffled feathers, especially in hunting to prepare game for the table.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'ruffler' has its origins in hunting, where hunters would ruffle feathers to prepare game for the table.

  2. In some parts of the world, 'ruffler' is also used to describe a type of fabric with a raised texture, similar to a ruffle.


Related Concepts
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  1. provocateur: A person who seeks to provoke or instigate, often for personal gain or entertainment.

  2. instigator: A person who causes an event or situation to happen, often by taking the first step or making the initial suggestion.


Culture
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In literature, 'ruffler' is often used to describe a troublemaker or instigator. In art, the term 'ruffle' can refer to a frilly decoration or a wrinkle in fabric.

How to Memorize "ruffler"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person causing trouble or stirring up controversy.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ruffler' with the image of a feather being ruffled or a wave being made.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'ruffler' by associating it with the word 'ruffle' and imagining a person ruffling feathers.


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