Definition
- (noun) A circular frill or ruffle on a garment, especially a starched, fluted frill at the neck in Elizabethan and Jacobean England (1560s–1620s).
- (noun) Anything formed with plaits or flutings like a frill.
- (noun) Senses relating to animals.
- (noun) A collar on a shaft or other piece to prevent endwise motion.
- (noun) An exhibition of haughtiness or pride.
- (noun) Tumultuous or wanton conduct or procedure.
- (verb) To shape (fabric, etc.) into a ruff; to adorn (a garment, etc.) with a ruff.
- (verb) Of a falcon, hawk, etc.: to hit (the prey) without fixing or grabbing hold of it.
- (verb) To ruffle; to disorder.
- (verb) Of a bird: to ruffle its feathers.
- (verb) To boast, to brag.
- (verb) To speak in a loud and domineering manner; to bluster, to swagger.
Word stats
- Ruffs contains 5 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 4 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 1.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 11.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Ruffs mean?
A circular frill or ruffle on a garment, especially a starched, fluted frill at the neck in Elizabethan and Jacobean England (1560s–1620s).
How many letters are in Ruffs?
Ruffs has 5 letters.
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