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ruffed

The correct spelling is ruffed.

How to pronounce ruffed

verb

IPA: /ɹʌft/

Say it like: Ruf-fed

The correct spelling is ruffed. To shape (fabric, etc.) into a ruff; to adorn (a garment, etc.) with a ruff.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To shape (fabric, etc.) into a ruff; to adorn (a garment, etc.) with a ruff.
  2. 2.Of a falcon, hawk, etc.: to hit (the prey) without fixing or grabbing hold of it.
  3. 3.To ruffle; to disorder.
  4. 4.Of a bird: to ruffle its feathers.
  5. 5.To boast, to brag.

adjective

  1. 1.Having a ruff.

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