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Ruffled Definition & Meaning

ruffled
adjective
  1. shaken into waves or undulations as by wind; "the rippled surface of the pond"; "with ruffled flags flying"
  2. having decorative ruffles or frills

"Ruffled" in song lyrics

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  • "Isn't always panoramic so our feathers get ruffled"
    Urthboy f/ Mark Pearl — No Other

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Frequently asked questions

What does ruffled mean?
shaken into waves or undulations as by wind; "the rippled surface of the pond"; "with ruffled flags flying" having decorative ruffles or frills
What part of speech is ruffled?
Ruffled is an adjective.
How many definitions does ruffled have?
Ruffled has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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