Synonyms of RUFFLING

verb

1. stir up (water) so as to form ripples

   • RIPPLE10
   • RUFFLE12
   • RIFFLE12
   • COCKLE14
   • UNDULATE9

2. trouble or vex

   • RUFFLE12

3. to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

   • TITTUP8
   • SWAGGER12
   • RUFFLE12
   • PRANCE10
   • STRUT5
   • SASHAY12
   • COCK12

4. discompose

   • RUFFLE12

5. twitch or flutter

   • FLICK14
   • RUFFLE12
   • RIFFLE12

6. mix so as to make a random order or arrangement

   • SHUFFLE16
   • RUFFLE12
   • MIX12

7. erect or fluff up

   • RUFFLE12
   • FLUFF14

8. disturb the smoothness of

   • RUFFLE12
   • RUMPLE10

   Also: ruffle up, mess up.

9. pleat or gather into a ruffle

   • RUFFLE12
   • PLEAT7