Definitions
1.nounAny gathered or curled strip of fabric added as trim or decoration."She loved the dress with the lace ruffle at the hem."
2.nounDisturbance; agitation; commotion."to put the mind in a ruffle"
3.nounA low, vibrating beat of a drum, quieter than a roll; a ruff.
4.nounThe connected series of large egg capsules, or oothecae, of several species of American marine gastropods of the genus Fulgur.
5.verbTo make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric."Ruffle the end of the cuff."
6.verbTo disturb; especially, to cause to flutter."Her sudden volley of insults ruffled his composure."
7.verbTo grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent.
8.verbTo become disordered; to play loosely; to flutter.
9.verbTo be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger.
10.verbTo make into a ruff; to draw or contract into puckers, plaits, or folds; to wrinkle.
11.verbTo erect in a ruff, as feathers.
12.verbTo beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum.
13.verbTo throw together in a disorderly manner.