Ruffling: meaning, definitions and examples

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ruffling

 

[ หˆrสŒf.lษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

creating disturbance

Ruffling refers to the action of causing something to become disordered or disturbed, often in a way that creates a playful or chaotic effect. In a broader sense, it can also imply the act of teasing or bothering someone in a lighthearted manner. This term can be applied to hair, fabrics, and even emotions, suggesting a disruption of the usual calm or smooth state. It can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, making it a versatile verb in the English language.

Synonyms

disorder, disturb, ruffle up, scramble

Examples of usage

  • The wind was ruffling the leaves on the trees.
  • She couldn't help but ruffle his hair playfully.
  • The unexpected news ruffled his calm demeanor.
  • The child enjoyed ruffling the pages of the book.

Translations

Translations of the word "ruffling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น frufru

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคนเคฐเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wellen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergelombang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะฝั–ะผะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ falowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณขๆ‰“ใก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ondulation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ondulaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dalgalanma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌผ๊ฒฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู…ูˆุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlnฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlnฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณขๆตช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ valovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bylgja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะปา›ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒšแƒฆแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dalฤŸa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ondulaciรณn

Etymology

The term 'ruffle' originated in the late 14th century from the Middle English word 'ruffen,' which meant to 'ruffle or disturb.' It is believed to have roots in the Old French word 'ruffler,' which means 'to ruffle or to disturb.' Over time, the meaning expanded to include various forms of disrupting surfaces, such as fabrics or hair, as well as the figurative sense of disrupting calmness or order. The word has maintained its playful connotation throughout the centuries and is commonly associated with lighthearted teasing or slight disturbances, reflecting its evolution in English language usage.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,389 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.