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ruffle vs furbelow

furbelow vs ruffle

ruffle and furbelow both are nouns.

ruffle is a verb but furbelow is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ruffle Yes No Yes No
furbelow Yes No No No
As nouns, ruffle and furbelow are synonyms defined as:
  • ruffle and furbelow: a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
Other synonyms of ruffle include flounce, frill.
ruffle (noun) furbelow (noun)
a noisy fight a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
a high tight collar
a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
ruffle (verb) furbelow (verb)
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 ruffle and furbelow

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