RUFFLE


Meaning of RUFFLE in English

I . v. a.

1.

Disarrange, damage, disorder, rumple, derange.

2.

Discompose, disquiet, trouble, vex, torment, molest, plague, worry, harass, disturb, agitate, confuse, excite.

3.

Gather into folds, wrinkle, cockle, pucker.

4.

Surprise.

5.

Amass, pile, heap.

II . v. n.

1.

Flutter, play loosely.

2.

Swagger, put on airs.

III . n.

1.

Ruff, frill, edging.

2.

Bustle, disturbance, commotion, contention, tumult, confusion, perturbation, flutter, flurry, agitation, fluster, hurry-skurry.

Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms.      Словарь английских синонимов.