Dictionary

Explore meaning, context, and usage with an online dictionary experience optimized for multilingual workflows.

Clear

Try these words

Meaning of ruffed

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ruffed

Pronunciation:/ɹʌft/

verb

Definitions

  1. To shape (fabric, etc.) into a ruff; to adorn (a garment, etc.) with a ruff.

  2. Of a falcon, hawk, etc.: to hit (the prey) without fixing or grabbing hold of it.

  3. To ruffle; to disorder.

  4. Of a bird: to ruffle its feathers.

verb

Definitions

  1. To play a trump card to a trick when unable to follow suit (that is, to play a card of the same suit as the previous or leading card).

  2. Especially in the form ruff out: to defeat (a card, etc.) by ruffing, thus establishing the master card in the suit led.

verb

Definitions

  1. To beat a ruff or ruffle, as on a drum.

  2. Of a drum, etc.: to have a ruff or ruffle beaten on it.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having a ruff.