verb
Meaning 1
To disturb the smoothness of.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
ruffle up
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verb
Meaning 2
To destroy or ruin the arrangement or order of; disarrange
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
disturb the smoothness of
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- ruffle the surface of the water
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: ruffle, rumple, mess up
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: disarrange
History
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