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ruffle up |
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ruffle something up to raise something, such as feathers, up or outward. The bird ruffled its feathers up and started to preen. It ruffled up its feathers. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The camp bullies and prime trappers of the party began to ruffle up, and to brag, in turn, of their perils and achievements. I did not catch what was going on at first, and was, therefore, extremely surprised at noticing George hurriedly smooth out his trousers, ruffle up his hair, and stick his cap on in a rakish manner at the back of his head, and then, assuming an expression of mingled affability and sadness, sit down in a graceful attitude, and try to hide his feet. |
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