Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

unruffle

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
un-ruf-fle
IPA
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To remove ruffles from; to make smooth.

Transitive verb

verb

To calm or soothe (a person).

Transitive verb

verb

To calm down.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From un- + ruffle.

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Questions

What does unruffle mean?
To remove ruffles from; to make smooth.
Where does unruffle come from?
From un- + ruffle.

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