Question 1

What does "ruffle up" mean?

Accepted Answer

to make hair, feathers, fur, or cloth look untidy by moving it roughly

Question 2

How do you use "ruffle up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

The wind ruffled up her hair as she stepped outside.

Question 3

Is "ruffle up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"ruffle up" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Usually physical rather than strongly idiomatic. Can also suggest slight emotional disturbance in extended use, but that is much less common than with plain 'ruffle'.

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