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ruffling

UK
/ˈrʌf.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈrʌf.lɪŋ/

Translations

rufflingnoun
rufflings
pl
The ruffling of the bird's feathers made it look larger.
Взъерошивание перьев птицы сделало её больше.
The ruffling of the leaves in the wind was soothing.
Шуршание листьев на ветру было успокаивающим.
Synonyms
commotion
disorder
disarray
disturbance
upheaval
rufflinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈrʌflɪŋ/
US
/ˈrʌflɪŋ/
Used attributively before nouns: "a ruffling breeze".
ruffleverb

ruffling

Gerund

ruffled
Past Simple
ruffled
Past Participle
ruffling
Gerund
UK
/ˈrʌf.əl/
US
/ˈrʌf.əl/
The wind began to ruffle the surface of the lake.
Ветер начал взъерошивать поверхность озера.
His comments were meant to ruffle her calm demeanor.
Его комментарии были предназначены для того, чтобы раздражать её спокойное поведение.
She ruffled the paper in her hands nervously.
Она нервно мялась с бумагой в руках.
Additional translations
раскачивать
ворошить
Synonyms
ruffle up
mess up
dishevel
untidy
disturb
disarrange
Antonyms
smooth
calm
rufflegerund / present participle

ruffling

Present participle used attributively (e.g., "the ruffling breeze").
Synonyms
unsettling
perturbing
upsetting
annoying
irritating
agitating
flustering
discomposing
gathering
pleating
frilling
mussing
disconcerting
disturbing
rufflegerund / present participle

ruffling

Used attributively to describe something that is currently ruffling or causing a ruffling effect (e.g., "a ruffling breeze").
Synonyms
provoking
unsettling
bothersome
disturbing
vexing
flustering
agitating
disconcerting
perturbing
annoying
upsetting
irritating

Definitions

rufflingnoun
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.
rufflinggerund / present participle
Causing something to become ruffled or slightly disturbed on the surface.
A ruffling gust of wind swept across the lake.
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.
rufflegerund / present participle
Producing a ruffling effect; moving in a way that causes slight agitation of a surface.
A ruffling wind swept across the long grass.
rufflegerund / present participle
Causing or characterized by slight movement that disturbs a smooth surface or makes small folds.
A ruffling wind swept across the meadow.
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