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      ruffle
      noun
      a noisy fight
      a high tight collar
      a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
      verb
      pleat or gather into a ruffle
      disturb the smoothness of
      erect or fluff up
      mix so as to make a random order or arrangement
      twitch or flutter
      discompose
      to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
      trouble or vex
      stir up (water) so as to form ripples
      Synonyms for ruffle
      furbelownfrillnflouncevpleatnruchingripplenrumplevdishevelvruffnpeplumnhemn
      Words related to ruffle
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