"Ruffini" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
The Ruffini endings or Ruffini corpuscles are nerve endings found in the skin that detect stretch and pressure. They respond to sustained touch or pressure and are responsible for the sensation of sustained pressure (rabbit hair sensation).
The word "ruffed" can have a couple of different meanings depending on the context in which it is used.<br><br>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.<br><br>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".<br><br>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.
(Ruffianly) adjective:<br><br>1. Given to or characteristic of rough or violent behavior; thuggish.<br>2. Unrefined or uncouth in behavior or manner.<br><br>Example: The ruffianly behavior of the security guards made many visitors uncomfortable.