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ruff vs ruffle

ruffle vs ruff

ruff and ruffle both are nouns.

ruff and ruffle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ruff Yes No Yes No
ruffle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, ruff and ruffle are synonyms defined as:
  • ruff and ruffle: a high tight collar
Other synonyms of ruff include choker, neck ruff.
ruff (noun) ruffle (noun)
(card games) the act of taking a trick with a trump when unable to follow suit a noisy fight
common Eurasian sandpiper; the male has an erectile neck ruff in breeding season a high tight collar
a high tight collar a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal
ruff (verb) ruffle (verb)
play a trump pleat or gather into a ruffle
erect or fluff up
disturb the smoothness of
twitch or flutter
mix so as to make a random order or arrangement
trouble or vex
discompose
stir up (water) so as to form ripples
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
Difference between ruff and ruffle

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