Pronunciation: /ˈrʌfəl/
noun a gathered, pleated, or frilled strip of fabric used for trimming or decoration
A1 The little girl's ruffle on her dress fluttered in the wind.
A2 She carefully ironed the ruffle on her blouse before going out.
B1 The ruffle on the edge of the tablecloth added a touch of elegance to the dining table.
B2 The designer added a ruffle to the hem of the dress for a more dramatic effect.
C1 The intricate ruffle detail on the curtains gave the room a luxurious feel.
C2 Her gown was adorned with layers of delicate ruffles, creating a stunning silhouette.
verb to disorder or disarrange, typically by shaking or moving something
A1 The wind ruffled the leaves on the trees.
A2 She ruffled her hair before going out.
B1 The dog ruffled the carpet trying to find its toy.
B2 The controversial article ruffled some feathers in the community.
C1 The unexpected announcement ruffled the calm atmosphere of the meeting.
C2 Her confident demeanor never seemed to ruffle, even in the face of adversity.
formal The intricate ruffle detailing on the gown added a touch of elegance to the design.
informal She couldn't help but ruffle her sister's hair as she walked by.
slang Don't let his comments ruffle your feathers, he's just trying to get a reaction out of you.
figurative The unexpected news seemed to ruffle his normally calm demeanor.
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