ruffling
131lipper — I. ˈlipər intransitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: probably of imitative origin Scotland 1. : ripple 2. of a boat : to become sunk to the gunwale used with with …
132ruffle feathers — see ↑ruffle, 1 • • • Main Entry: ↑feather ruffle feathers informal : to upset or offend someone His critical remarks ruffled some feathers. = His critical remarks ruffled a few feathers. His critical remarks ruffled the feathers of the board… …
