1. decorative strips of gathered or pleated fabric used as trim on clothing or furnishings

1. to disturb the smoothness or evenness of something
2. to upset or irritate someone

Examples

• The dress had delicate lace ruffles around the collar.
• She added ruffles to the curtains for a more elegant look.
• The wind ruffles the surface of the lake.
• Don’t let his comments ruffle your feathers.
• The bird ruffles its feathers when threatened.
• Her skirt had multiple layers of silk ruffles.
• The breeze gently ruffles the pages of my book.