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Rareruffled
The correct spelling is ruffled.
How to pronounce ruffled
verb
Say it like: Ruf-fle-d
The correct spelling is ruffled. To make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric. For example: "Ruffle the end of the cuff."
Usage Examples
“Ruffle the end of the cuff.”
“Her sudden volley of insults ruffled his composure.”
“It would have slid easily across the floor if not for the ruffled undersurface causing friction.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric.
- 2.To disturb; especially, to cause to flutter.
- 3.To grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent.
- 4.To become disordered; to play loosely; to flutter.
- 5.To be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger.
adjective
- 1.Having ruffles.
- 2.Puffed up like a bird's feathers.
- 3.Bothered.
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