"Ruffed" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Ruffed" Meaning

The word "ruffed" can have a couple of different meanings depending on the context in which it is used.

In general, to ruff is to gather something, typically a petticoat or a skirt, into folds or pleats, often at the neckline of a garment, creating a ruffled effect. The ruff can be a decorative element in clothing.

In some contexts, ruff can also refer to a thickening or irritation of the soft skin in the eyes caused by rubbing or injury, also known as "pink eye".

Alternatively, to ruff can also mean to disturb or rough the surface of something, such as a bird's plumage or the surface of the water.

"Ruffed" Examples

Verb

1. To roughen or frill the edge of: Rick ruffed the shirts before ironing them.
2. To be annoyed or made ill-tempered: She became ruffled by his constant complaining.
3. Informal To roughly rake or card the top of: He ruffed his lawn to remove weeds.
4. To win (a hand) at a card game by defeating the opponent: She ruffed her opponent's trick to take control of the game.
5. To have a rugged or rough surface: The ruffed exterior of the tree made it difficult to climb.