Ruffle ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Ruffle ( verb )

1. To disturb the smoothness or neatness of (something).
2. To cause (someone) to feel upset or annoyed.
3. To move or cause to move with a slight shaking or trembling movement.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french roufler, of germanic origin; related to rough.

Examples:

1. The wind ruffled her hair.
2. He ruffled through the papers looking for the document.
3. The noise ruffled her concentration.
4. His comment ruffled her feathers.
5. The boat ruffled on the waves.

(As a noun)

Ruffle ( noun )

1. To disturb the smoothness or neatness of (something).
2. To cause (someone) to feel upset or annoyed.
3. To move or cause to move with a slight shaking or trembling movement.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french roufler, of germanic origin; related to rough.

Examples:

1. The wind ruffled her hair.
2. He ruffled through the papers looking for the document.
3. The noise ruffled her concentration.
4. His comment ruffled her feathers.
5. The boat ruffled on the waves.