Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ruffle
verb / noun
/ˈrʌfl/
Definition
To disrupt the smoothness or order of something, often causing it to become uneven or chaotic.
Examples
- She ruffled the feathers of the bird to calm it down.
- The sudden wind ruffled the pages of my book.
- The news of his departure ruffled the team’s dynamics.
Meaning
Ruffle can refer to physically causing something to move in a way that disrupts its smoothness or to an emotional state where one feels disturbed or agitated.
Synonyms
- disrupt
- ruffle up
- disturb
- upset
- disorder
