Ruffle Up (Verb)
Meaning
Disturb the smoothness of; "ruffle the surface of the water".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The gentle breeze began to ruffle up the serene lake's surface, causing tiny waves to form.
- A stone thrown into the pond would ruffle up the water, momentarily disrupting its calm state.
- The passing speedboat started to ruffle up the water behind it, leaving a trail of disturbance.
- A strong gust of wind would ruffle up the smooth surface of the mirror-like lake, breaking its perfect reflection.
- A fish breaking the surface would ruffle up the otherwise still water of the pond, creating a faint ripple effect.