ruffling

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

Translation

v.the present participle of ruffle, meaning to wrinkle or disturb
n.a fluctuation or a frill or ruffle in fabric

Phrases & Collocations

ruffling feathers

ruffling hair

ruffling pages

ruffling leaves

ruffling dress

ruffling skirts

ruffling fur

ruffling fabric

ruffling emotions

Example Sentences

the wind was ruffling her hair as she walked along the beach.

the dog was ruffling through the leaves in search of a bone.

he was ruffling the pages of the book, looking for his favorite passage.

she smiled while ruffling the feathers of the bird gently.

the child was ruffling the blanket before settling down to sleep.

ruffling his hair, he prepared for the big presentation.

the breeze was ruffling the curtains, creating a calming atmosphere.

she enjoyed ruffling through her grandmother's old letters.

the cat was ruffling its fur after waking up from a nap.

ruffling the papers on his desk, he searched for the important document.

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