feathers

/ ˈfɛðəz /

plural noun

1. the plumage of a bird

2. Also called: feathering. the long hair on the legs or tail of certain breeds of horses and dogs

3. informal,  dress; attire

   her best feathers

4. to cause upset or offence

Example Sentences

On the Board of Supervisors, Horvath has been unafraid to take chances and ruffle feathers.

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Sandra Oh's entrance on stage -- in a purple gown, her hair adorned with feathers, and waving a fan -- drew cheers and excited shouts from New York schoolchildren invited to the dress rehearsal.

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Thomas Tuchel has only been England boss for 10 months - but he has again made headlines and ruffled feathers with his answers in an interview.

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Asian e-commerce giant Shein's decision to set up shop in a historic Parisian department store has ruffled feathers in the fashion capital.

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“Suddenly with a plop, the egg landed on the straw. With clucks of pleasure the hen shook her feathers, nudged the egg with her beak, and left,” Goodall wrote almost 60 years later.

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Related Words

• apparel 
• attire 
• costume 
• dress 
• duds 
• garment 
• uniform