ruffling
verbHow many syllables in ruffling?
There are 2 syllables in the word ruffling.How to pronounce ruffling:
Definition of ruffling:
- ruffling (verb):
- roughen, abrade
- to disturb the smoothness of
Synonyms for ruffling:
aggravating
angering
annoying
bothering
bugging
burning (up)
chafing
derange
disarrange
discompose
dishevel
disorder
eating
exasperating
frosting
galling
getting
getting to
grating
griping
hacking (off)
harassing
infuriating
insulting
irking
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