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[Date: 1300-1400; Origin: Perhaps copying the action]
also ruffle sth ¡û¡ú up
to make a smooth surface uneven
::He ruffled her hair affectionately.
::A light wind ruffled the water.
to offend or upset someone slightly
::Louise's sharp comments had ruffled his pride.
ruffle sb's feathers
(=offend someone)