Enter the word for search

ruffle

/ˈrʌf.əl/

Translations

rufflenoun

ruffles

/ˈrʌf.əl/

рябь

The gentle ruffle on the water's surface was caused by the breeze.

Легкая рябь на поверхности воды была вызвана ветром.

оборка

The dress was adorned with a delicate ruffle at the hem.

Платье было украшено нежной оборкой по подолу.

волан

The ruffle on the pillow added a touch of elegance to the room.

Волан на подушке добавил комнате изысканности.

Additional translations

Synonyms

ruffleverb

ruffled

Past Simple

ruffled

Past Participle

ruffling

Gerund

/ˈrʌf.əl/

мять

She ruffled the paper in her hands nervously.

Она нервно мялась с бумагой в руках.

раздражать

His comments were meant to ruffle her calm demeanor.

Его комментарии были предназначены для того, чтобы раздражать её спокойное поведение.

взъерошить

The wind began to ruffle the surface of the lake.

Ветер начал взъерошивать поверхность озера.

Additional translations

Synonyms

mess up

ruffle up

Antonyms

ruffleadjective

/ˈrʌf.əl/

Used attributively to describe something that features decorative gathered frills

Synonyms

Definitions

rufflenoun

A strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge and used as a decorative trimming.

The dress was adorned with a delicate ruffle along the neckline.

A disturbance or commotion.

There was a slight ruffle in the crowd as the speaker took the stage.

A small fold or wrinkle in a surface.

The ruffle in the tablecloth was smoothed out before the guests arrived.

A rapid succession of drumbeats, especially as part of a military or ceremonial salute.

Four ruffles and flourishes were played in honor of the visiting dignitary.

ruffleverb

To disturb the smoothness or tranquility of something.

The sudden gust of wind ruffled the surface of the lake.

To disarrange or disorder by running one's fingers through.

She ruffled his hair playfully as she walked by.

To upset or irritate someone.

His comments were meant to ruffle the audience, but they remained calm.

To make a sound resembling the movement of fabric or paper.

The pages of the book ruffled as she turned them quickly.

To ornament (a garment or fabric) with ruffles.

The designer ruffled the cuffs to give the shirt a vintage feel.

Of a bird or animal, to raise or fluff up (feathers or fur) as a display of agitation or to keep warm.

The sparrow ruffled its feathers against the morning chill.

To become wrinkled, uneven, or lightly agitated.

The pond's surface ruffled when the first raindrops fell.

ruffleadjective

Used attributively before another noun: having or made with ruffles.

She bought a pair of ruffle socks for the recital.