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Definition of ruffly

ruffly

/ˈɹʌf.li/
ruf · fly
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ruffly Lexical Profile

ruffly Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Having or adorned with ruffles, frills, or gathered strips of fabric.

Example

"The young girl wore a pink, ruffly dress to her cousin's spring wedding."

2

Disordered, tousled, or uneven on the surface (especially of hair, feathers, or petals).

Example

"The small bird puffed out its ruffly feathers to stay warm against the morning chill."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'ruffly' (adjective meaning adorned with ruffles) with its homophone 'roughly' (adverb meaning approximately or in a harsh manner).

• Rhymes for ruffly

• Nearby Words

ruffed grouse
ruffian
ruffle
ruffly
rufiji
rufous
rufous-beaked snake

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ruffly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ruffly
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