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ruffled

American  
[ruhf-uhld] / ˈrʌf əld /

adjective

  1. (of apparel) having ruffles.

  2. disturbed, vexed, or irritated.

Etymology

Origin of ruffled

First recorded in 1600–10; ruffle 1 + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould’s views on digital assets and innovation have ruffled the feathers of some in the banking industry.

From The Wall Street Journal

A serving girl with starched white apron and ruffled cap opened the door.

From Literature

A breeze came up and ruffled our flesh.

From Literature

We're looking for those who have achieved beyond their means, ruffled the feathers of the competition's elite.

From BBC

Whether or not they were lobbying for inclusion, Cleland did acknowledge that feathers could be ruffled by the Bank's decision.

From BBC

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