ruffles

[US]/ˈrʌfəlz/
[UK]/ˈrʌfəlz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.pleated ornamental trim; wrinkles; frills; troubles
v.to crumple; to disturb; to irritate; to adorn with frills

Phrases & Collocations

ruffles and lace

ruffles of fabric

ruffles in style

ruffles on dress

ruffles of hair

ruffles of paper

ruffles for decoration

ruffles at edges

ruffles in design

ruffles on sleeves

Example Sentences

the wind ruffles her hair as she walks along the beach.

he ruffles through the papers looking for the report.

the cat ruffles its fur when it gets excited.

she ruffles the pages of the book to find her favorite chapter.

the teacher ruffles the students' papers before grading them.

he ruffles the feathers of the pillow before sleeping.

the breeze ruffles the surface of the lake.

she ruffles his hair playfully when she sees him.

the fabric ruffles beautifully when it catches the light.

he ruffles through his backpack looking for his keys.

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