Ruffle Meaning for Kids

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What Does Ruffle Mean?

Verb

To make a ruffle in fabric, like curling the edge.
To disturb something gently, like a breeze.
To become messy or rough.
To flutter or move lightly.
To play around in a lively way.
To make something wrinkled or folded.
To make feathers stand up, like a bird.
To make a soft sound with a drum.
To mix things up in a messy way.

Noun

A gathered or curled strip of fabric used to decorate something.
A little disturbance or excitement.
A soft sound made by a drum.

Ruffle — Full Explanation

Ruffle is when you make something like a dress or a shirt have little waves or bumps. It can also mean to mess up something, like your hair when you play.

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Ruffle Meaning in Other Languages

hindi

रफल (Rafal)

rafal

रफल (Rafal)

rafal

लहर (Lahar)

lahar

kannada

ರಫ್ಲೆ (Rafle)

rafle

ರಫ್ಲೆ (Rafle)

rafle

ಚುರುಕಿನ (Churukina)

churukina

bengali

রাফেল (Rafel)

Rafel

ফুল (Phul)

Phul

রাফেল (Rafel)

Rafel

spanish

ruffle

rah-fleh

volante

boh-lahn-teh

fruncido

froon-thee-doh

Frequently Asked Questions About Ruffle

What does 'ruffle' mean?

To ruffle means to make something look messy or to create small waves or folds in something, like fabric or feathers.

How do you pronounce 'ruffle'?

You pronounce 'ruffle' like this: 'RUFF-ul', where 'RUFF' rhymes with 'tough'.

What is the origin of the word 'ruffle'?

The word 'ruffle' comes from the Middle English word 'rufflen', which means to disturb or to make uneven.

What is the meaning of 'ruffle' in Kannada?

The word 'ruffle' in Kannada is 'ಕೋಲಾಹಲ' (Kōlāhala).