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ruffling

/ˈrʌf.lɪŋ/

rufflingnoun

rufflings

Translations

взъерошивание

The ruffling of the bird's feathers made it look larger.

Взъерошивание перьев птицы сделало её больше.

шуршание

The ruffling of the leaves in the wind was soothing.

Шуршание листьев на ветру было успокаивающим.

Definitions

The act or process of creating small waves or ripples on a surface, especially water.

The gentle breeze caused a ruffling on the surface of the pond.

A disturbance or agitation, often in a metaphorical sense, such as in emotions or feelings.

There was a noticeable ruffling in the crowd when the controversial speaker took the stage.

A decorative frill or gathered strip of fabric, often used as a trim on clothing or curtains.

The dress was adorned with a delicate ruffling along the hemline.

Synonyms

rufflinggerund / present participle

/ˈrʌflɪŋ/

Used attributively before nouns: "a ruffling breeze".

Definitions

Causing something to become ruffled or slightly disturbed on the surface.

A ruffling gust of wind swept across the lake.

ruffleverb

ruffling

Gerund

ruffled

Past Simple

ruffled

Past Participle

ruffling

Gerund

/ˈrʌf.əl/

Translations

взъерошить

The wind began to ruffle the surface of the lake.

Ветер начал взъерошивать поверхность озера.

раздражать

His comments were meant to ruffle her calm demeanor.

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

мять

She ruffled the paper in her hands nervously.

Она нервно мялась с бумагой в руках.

Additional translations

раскачивать

ворошить

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

ruffle up

mess up

Antonyms

rufflegerund / present participle

ruffling

Present participle used attributively (e.g., "the ruffling breeze").

Definitions

Causing or characterized by slight movement that disturbs a smooth surface or makes small folds.

A ruffling wind swept across the meadow.

Synonyms

rufflegerund / present participle

ruffling

Used attributively to describe something that is currently ruffling or causing a ruffling effect (e.g., "a ruffling breeze").

Definitions

Producing a ruffling effect; moving in a way that causes slight agitation of a surface.

A ruffling wind swept across the long grass.

Synonyms

rufflenoun

Definitions

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.

ruffleadjective

Definitions

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

She bought a pair of ruffle socks for the recital.

rufflepast participle

Definitions

Decorated with or featuring ruffles.

She wore a ruffled blouse to the party.

Upset, flustered, or agitated.

He sounded a little ruffled after the heated debate.