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Meaning of ruffled

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ruffled

verb

Definitions

  1. To make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric.

    Example: Ruffle the end of the cuff.

  2. To disturb; especially, to cause to flutter.

    Example: Her sudden volley of insults ruffled his composure.

  3. To grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent.

  4. To become disordered; to play loosely; to flutter.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having ruffles.

    Example: It would have slid easily across the floor if not for the ruffled undersurface causing friction.

  2. Puffed up like a bird's feathers.

  3. Bothered.