Definition of ruffle
Verbs
stir up (water) so as to form ripples
trouble or vex
"ruffle somebody's composure"
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
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walk
use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
twitch or flutter
mix so as to make a random order or arrangement
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reshuffle
shuffle again
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riffle
shuffle (playing cards) by separating the deck into two parts and riffling with the thumbs so the cards intermix
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cut
divide a deck of cards at random into two parts to make selection difficult
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manipulate
hold something in one's hands and move it
disturb the smoothness of
"ruffle the surface of the water"
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disarrange
destroy the arrangement or order of
Nouns
a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
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gauffer, goffer
an ornamental frill made by pressing pleats
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jabot
a ruffle on the front of a woman's blouse or a man's shirt
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peplum
a flared ruffle attached to the waistline of a dress or jacket or blouse
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adornment
a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
a high tight collar
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fraise
a ruff for the neck worn in the 16th century
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