ruffled
AmericanEtymology
Origin of ruffled
Example Sentences
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Whether or not they were lobbying for inclusion, Cleland did acknowledge that feathers could be ruffled by the Bank's decision.
From BBC
You could say that Tindall has ruffled one or two feathers in that time.
From BBC
His charming, whimsical collection featured ruffled tutus, sculptured soft knits, peplum jackets, skirts with bustles and plenty of shearling fabric.
From BBC
Today, at least, the bond market wasn’t ruffled.
From Barron's
His feathers were all ruffled and he was smeared with mud from his head to his tail.
From Literature
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