to destroy the smoothness or evenness of

The wind ruffled the sand.

to erect (the feathers), as a bird in anger.

to disturb, vex, or irritate

to be ruffled by a perceived slight.

to turn (the pages of a book) rapidly.

to pass (cards) through the fingers rapidly in shuffling.

to draw up (cloth, lace, etc.) into a ruffle by gathering along one edge.

to be or become ruffled; undulate; flutter

Flags ruffle in the wind.

to be or become vexed or irritated.

to put on airs; swagger.

a break in the smoothness or evenness of some surface; undulation.

a strip of cloth, lace, etc., drawn up by gathering along one edge and used as a trimming on a dress, blouse, etc.

some object resembling this, as the ruff of a bird.

disturbance or vexation; annoyance; irritation

It is impossible to live without some daily ruffles to our composure.

a disturbed state of mind; perturbation.