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ruffle

1 of 2verb
/ˈrə.fəl/
Forms:ruffles,ruffling,ruffled,ruffled
1

mix so as to make a random order or arrangement

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2

to shake, fluff up, or disarrange the feathers of a bird, either as a sign of agitation, aggression, or fear, or as a part of their natural grooming behavior

3

trouble or vex

4

stir up (water) so as to form ripples

5

pleat or gather into a ruffle

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6

erect or fluff up

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7

disturb the smoothness of

8

twitch or flutter

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9

discompose

10

to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others