ruffling
verb (present participle)UK /ˈrʌflɪŋ/
US /ˈrʌflɪŋ/
Making something flat look messy or wavy.
The wind was ruffling her hair as she walked.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Upsetting or annoying someone slightly.
His rude comment was ruffling a few feathers at the meeting.
3. A strip of gathered fabric used as a decoration.
The dress had a pretty ruffling along the collar.
4. Beating a drum softly and quickly in a series of light taps.
The drummer was ruffling the snare to build suspense.