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RUFFLING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Ruffling.

Ruffling - as a noun

A strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flouncefrillfurbelow
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adornment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A high tight collar

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chokerneck ruffruff
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
collarneckband
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A noisy fight

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affraydisturbancefray

Ruffling - as a verb

Stir up (water) so as to form ripples

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cocklerifflerippleundulate

Trouble or vex

Example: "Ruffle somebody's composure"

To walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

Example: "He struts around like a rooster in a hen house"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prancesashaystrutswaggertittup

Discompose

Example: "This play is going to ruffle some people"

Twitch or flutter

Example: "The paper flicked"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flickriffle

Mix so as to make a random order or arrangement

Example: "Shuffle the cards"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mixshuffle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
manipulate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Erect or fluff up

Example: "The bird ruffled its feathers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fluff

Disturb the smoothness of

Example: "Ruffle the surface of the water"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ruffle uprumple

Pleat or gather into a ruffle

Example: "Ruffle the curtain fabric"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pleat

Example Sentences

"The strong wind was ruffling the surface of the lake."
"The dog was excitedly ruffling its fur against the carpet."
"The little boy loved ruffling through the pile of leaves."
"She was ruffling her hair to add volume."
"The wind was ruffling the leaves on the trees."
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Word Game Points

Is RUFFLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ruffling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RUFFLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is RUFFLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ruffling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RUFFLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is RUFFLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ruffling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RUFFLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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