ruffle
verb (used with object)
to destroy the smoothness or evenness of.
ruffly
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a word derived from
ruffle.
Example Sentences
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The English-country style was influenced by French Rococo, said Marcum, and the English aesthetic has inspired much of the ruffly décor in the United States.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2022
The ruffly statement dress has blousy sleeves, a mock turtleneck and ribbed cuffs.
From Fox News ● Dec. 28, 2021
To go with the sunny eggs and creamy swirls on top, I like to sauté some ruffly kale until it relaxes, becoming silky and supple.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2021
Go to Goodwill and get your daughter some ruffly, puffy dresses that she can wear as she climbs trees without worry over replacing something expensive if she gets them messed up.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2020
Beatriz sashays toward the stage with her ruffly skirt swaying from side to side.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
