ruffler

ruf·fle

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ruhf-uh l]
- /ˈrʌf əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ruhf-uh l]
- /ˈrʌf əl/

Definitions of ruffler word

verb with object ruffler to destroy the smoothness or evenness of: The wind ruffled the sand. 1
verb with object ruffler to erect (the feathers), as a bird in anger. 1
verb with object ruffler to disturb, vex, or irritate: to be ruffled by a perceived slight. 1
verb with object ruffler to turn (the pages of a book) rapidly. 1
verb with object ruffler to pass (cards) through the fingers rapidly in shuffling. 1
verb with object ruffler to draw up (cloth, lace, etc.) into a ruffle by gathering along one edge. 1

See all 16 definitions of ruffler

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Origin of ruffler

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English ruffelen (v.); cognate with Low German ruffelen to crumple, rumple; compare Old Norse hruffa to scratch

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Parts of speech for Ruffler

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Ruffler

ruffler popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ruffler usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for ruffler

noun ruffler

boaster — a chisel for boasting stone.
bouncer — A bouncer is a man who stands at the door of a club, prevents unwanted people from coming in, and makes people leave if they cause trouble.
crower — to utter the characteristic cry of a rooster.
fanfaron — a braggart.
gascon — a native of Gascony, France, the inhabitants of which were reputedly very boastful.

All 5 Synonyms of ruffler