English dictionary

ruffle

/'r/@/f/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

noun.artifact

Synonyms flounce frill furbelow

Source: WordNet 3.0
a high tight collar

noun.artifact

Synonyms choker neck ruff ruff

Source: WordNet 3.0
a noisy fight

noun.act

Synonyms affray disturbance fray

Source: WordNet 3.0
That which is ruffled; specifically, a strip of lace, cambric, or other fine cloth, plaited or gathered on one edge or in the middle, and used as a trimming; a frill.

noun

Source: webster1913

stir up (water) so as to form ripples

verb.motion

Synonyms cockle riffle ripple undulate

Source: WordNet 3.0
trouble or vex

verb.emotion

Examples
Ruffle somebody's composure.

Source: WordNet 3.0
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

verb.motion

Synonyms cock prance sashay strut swagger tittup

Source: WordNet 3.0
discompose

verb.emotion

Examples
This play is going to ruffle some people.

Source: WordNet 3.0
twitch or flutter

verb.contact

Synonyms flick riffle

Source: WordNet 3.0
mix so as to make a random order or arrangement

verb.contact

Synonyms mix shuffle

Source: WordNet 3.0
erect or fluff up

verb.contact

Examples
The bird ruffled its feathers.

Synonyms fluff

Source: WordNet 3.0
disturb the smoothness of

verb.contact

Examples
Ruffle the surface of the water.

Synonyms mess up ruffle up rumple

Source: WordNet 3.0
pleat or gather into a ruffle

verb.contact

Examples
Ruffle the curtain fabric.

Synonyms pleat

Source: WordNet 3.0
To make into a ruff; to draw or contract into puckers, plaits, or folds; to wrinkle.

verb

Source: webster1913
To grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent.

verb

Source: webster1913