RUFFLE

(MOVE) [verb] [T] - to make (something that is smooth) unevenShe affectionately ruffled his hair with her hand as she passed.The birds ruffled their feathers (up) in alarm. [T or M](figurative) Nothing ever ruffles (= upsets) her self-confidence.(figurative) He's easily ruffled (= made nervous or annoyed) by criticism.She knows how to ruffle his feathers (= upset or annoy him) with her teasing. ruffle (FOLD) [noun] [C] - a series of small folds made in a piece of cloth or sewn onto it, as decorationThe dress had lace ruffles at the neck and wrists.