Ruffled Meaning

/rˈʌfəld/
B2

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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verbsimple past and past participle of ruffle

adjHaving ruffles.

"It would have slid easily across the floor if not for the ruffled undersurface causing friction."

adjPuffed up like a bird's feathers.

adjBothered.

You sure ruffled her feathers with that anti-feminist joke.
Tom's comments ruffled a few feathers.
The wind ruffled Rima's hair and messed up her hairstyle.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The strict teacher was deeply ____ by the student's rude comments during class.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The swan's feathers were ____ by the strong wind blowing across the lake.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The strict teacher was deeply ____ by the student's rude comments during class.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The swan's feathers were ____ by the strong wind blowing across the lake.

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