ruffling

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of causing ripples or waves on a surface, typically a body of water, by moving a hand or other object through it.

  - "He took a boat out on the lake and began ruffling the water with his oars."
  - "The wind ruffled the surface of the pond, creating small waves."

• Verb

  To disturb or agitate (someone or something) lightly, especially by making a noise or movement.

  - "The dog's tail was ruffling as he wagged it in excitement."
  - "The teacher's stern gaze ruffled the students who had been whispering during the lesson."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ruffling
tiffle , piffle , miffle , stifle

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Variants

List of all variants of ruffling that leads to same result
ruffle , ruffled , ruffles , ruffling

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Etymology

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The word 'ruffle' comes from the Old North French word 'rufler', which means 'to toss, agitate, or disturb'. It is related to the Middle English word 'ruffelen', which also means 'to make waves' or 'to disturb'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ruffling' is also used in the world of fashion to describe a type of fabric that has a textured surface, resembling the ripples created by wind on water.

2. In the sport of rowing, 'ruffling' refers to the sound made by the oars as they cut through the water.

3. The term 'ruffling' is sometimes used in the world of horses to describe the agitation or excitement displayed by a horse before a race.

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Related Concepts

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1. Waves: Ruffling is related to the concept of waves, as it involves causing ripples or waves on a surface.

2. Agitation: Ruffling is also related to the concept of agitation, as it involves disturbing or making waves.

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Culture

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In literature, 'ruffling' has been used to describe the agitation or disturbance of the surface of a body of water, as well as the agitation or disturbance of people or situations. In art, 'ruffling' has been used to depict the ripples or waves created by wind or other forces on the surface of water. In music, the term 'ruffle' is sometimes used to describe a musical passage that is played with a light, agitated touch.

How to Memorize "ruffling"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize 'ruffling', visualize the act of causing ripples or waves on a body of water, or the agitation or disturbance of a situation or person.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize 'ruffling', associate it with the idea of causing waves or disturbing something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize 'ruffling', use the mnemonic 'Ripples Under Fun Lakes Excite' to remember the definition of 'ruffling' as the act of causing ripples or waves on a body of water.

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