n.
Function: noun
Date: 1755
1 a : a shallow stretch of rough water in a stream b (1) : the ruffling of the surface of water (2) : a small wave
2 a : RIPPLE MARK b : a sound like that of rippling water <a ripple of laughter> c : a usually slight noticeable effect or reaction
– rip · ply \ ' ri-p( ə -)l ē \ adjective