ruffle

• Substantiv, das einen Streifen plissierten oder gerafften Stoffes als dekorative Verzierung, einen hohen, steifen Kragen (Jabot) oder auch lärmende Aufregung bzw. eine Schlägerei bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a strip of pleated or gathered fabric used as a decorative trim, a high tight collar, or a noisy disturbance or fight.

1. Decorative trimB1formal

   A strip of pleated or gathered fabric used as a decorative border on clothing or household items.

   Rüsche

   • The dress had delicate ruffles along the hem.
   • She added a ruffle to the pillow for a softer look.
   • The blouse featured ruffles on the sleeves.

   Synonymeflouncefrillfurbelow

2. Historical collarB2formal

   A high, stiff, pleated collar worn in the 16th and 17th centuries, often made of lace or linen.

   Halskrause

   • The portrait showed a nobleman in a large white ruffle.
   • Elizabethan fashion included elaborate ruffles around the neck.
   • The actor wore a ruffle to complete his historical costume.

   Synonymefraiseruff

3. Noisy disturbanceB2informal

   A noisy or confused fight or quarrel.

   Lärmender Streit

   • A ruffle broke out in the bar after midnight.
   • The argument escalated into a full-blown ruffle.
   • They got into a ruffle over a parking space.

   Synonymebrawlcommotiondisturbancefracasrowuproar

   Antonymecalmpeacequiet

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um eine Handlung zu bezeichnen, die die Glätte oder Ordnung von etwas wie Haaren, Federn oder einer Oberfläche stört, oder um jemanden zu verärgern oder in Verwirrung zu bringen.

A verb used to indicate the act of disturbing the smoothness or order of something, such as hair, feathers, or a surface, or to cause someone to become annoyed or flustered.

1. Disturb the surface of waterB2formal

   To cause ripples or small waves on the surface of a liquid.

   Die Wasseroberfläche kräuseln

   • A gentle breeze ruffled the surface of the lake.
   • The duck ruffled the water as it swam by.
   • He threw a stone, ruffling the calm pond.

   Synonymeagitatedisturbrippleroilstir

   Antonymecalmsmoothstill

2. Annoy or upsetB2formal

   To cause someone to become annoyed, worried, or irritated.

   Verärgern oder aus der Fassung bringen

   • His rude comments ruffled her composure.
   • The delay ruffled the passengers' patience.
   • She was easily ruffled by criticism.

   Synonymeagitateannoybotherdiscomposedisturbflusterirritateperturbupsetvex

   Antonymecalmcomfortcomposereassuresoothe

3. Walk proudlyC1formal

   To walk with a confident, proud, or showy gait, often to impress others.

   Stolz einherschreiten

   • He ruffled into the room, expecting everyone to notice him.
   • The peacock ruffled across the lawn, displaying its feathers.
   • She ruffled down the street, turning heads.

   Synonymeparadeprancesashaystrutswagger

4. DiscomposeC1formal

   To disturb the calmness or order of someone or something.

   Beunruhigen

   • The unexpected news ruffled his usual calm demeanor.
   • Nothing seems to ruffle her, even in a crisis.
   • The chaotic scene ruffled the orderly routine.

   Synonymeagitatediscomposedisconcertflusterperturbshakenunsettleupset

   Antonymecalmcomposepacifyquietsettlesoothe

5. Twitch or flutterC1formal

   To move with a quick, slight, or irregular motion.

   Flattern

   • The bird ruffled its feathers nervously.
   • Her eyelids ruffled as she tried to stay awake.
   • The leaves ruffled in the light breeze.

   Synonymeflutterquiverrippletwitchvibrate

   Antonymecalmsettlesteadystill

6. Mix randomlyC1formal

   To mix or rearrange items in a random or disorderly way.

   Zufällig mischen

   • He ruffled the papers on his desk, looking for the document.
   • The wind ruffled the pages of the book.
   • She ruffled the cards before dealing them.

   Synonymedisarrangejumblemix upscrambleshuffle

   Antonymearrangeordersort

Phrasal-Variantenruffle up