Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ruffling
verb
/ˈrʌf.lɪŋ/
Definition
To create a series of small waves or wrinkles on a surface.
Examples
- She was ruffling the pages of the book as she searched for a particular passage.
- The wind began ruffling the surface of the lake, creating a beautiful pattern of ripples.
- His playful behavior was ruffling the feathers of those around him.
Meaning
Ruffling refers to the act of disturbing the smoothness of something, often resulting in a waved or crinkled appearance.
Synonyms
- disturbing
- wrinkling
- ruffling up
- agitating
