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121nagging — Persisting in criticism, scolding, and complaints, sometimes constituting mental cruelty entitling the injured party to a divorce. Metcalf v Metcalf, 50 Wash 2d 167, 310 P2d 254. Irritating, disturbing, ruffling, or troubling the mind by… …
122wave — [wāv] vi. waved, waving [ME waven < OE wafian, akin to Ger waben, to fluctuate < IE * webh , to move to and fro, prob. identical with * webh , to WEAVE] 1. to move up and down or back and forth in a curving or undulating motion; swing, sway …
123ripple — 1. n. & v. n. 1 a ruffling of the water s surface, a small wave or series of waves. 2 a gentle lively sound that rises and falls, e.g. of laughter or applause. 3 a wavy appearance in hair, material, etc. 4 Electr. a slight variation in the… …
124ruffle — v. & n. v. 1 tr. disturb the smoothness or tranquillity of. 2 tr. upset the calmness of (a person). 3 tr. gather (lace etc.) into a ruffle. 4 tr. (often foll. by up) (of a bird) erect (its feathers) in anger, display, etc. 5 intr. undergo… …
125ruffle and flourish — noun : a ruffling drumbeat and fanfare played in honor of a high official at a ceremonial reception …
126sword-and-buckler — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective archaic : marked by or suggestive of braggadocio : swashbuckling lived in a ruffling time, so he loved sword and buckler men Robert Naunton * * * swordˈ and buckˈler adjective Fought or armed with sword and buckler •… …
127lipper — 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 …
128ruffle 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… …
