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RUFFLE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Ruffle.

How to pronounce ruffle:

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Ruffle - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flounce12frill8furbelow16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adornment12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A high tight collar

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choker15neck ruffruff10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
collar8neckband17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A noisy fight

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affray15disturbance16fray10

Ruffle - as a verb

Stir up (water) so as to form ripples

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cockle14riffle12ripple10undulate9

Trouble or vex

Example: "Ruffle somebody's composure"

To walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

Example: "He struts around like a rooster in a hen house"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prance10sashay12strut5swagger12tittup8

Discompose

Example: "This play is going to ruffle some people"

Twitch or flutter

Example: "The paper flicked"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flick14riffle12

Mix so as to make a random order or arrangement

Example: "Shuffle the cards"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mix12shuffle16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
manipulate14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Erect or fluff up

Example: "The bird ruffled its feathers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fluff14

Disturb the smoothness of

Example: "Ruffle the surface of the water"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ruffle uprumple10

Pleat or gather into a ruffle

Example: "Ruffle the curtain fabric"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pleat7

Example Sentences

"She ruffled her hair before going on stage."
"The wind ruffled the leaves on the trees."
"The dog was ruffled by the loud noise."
"He ruffled his opponent's feathers with his provocative remarks."
"The teacher ruffled the student's papers while searching for the missing assignment."
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Word Game Points

Is RUFFLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ruffle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RUFFLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is RUFFLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ruffle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RUFFLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is RUFFLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ruffle is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RUFFLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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