Unruffle

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To remove ruffles from; to make smooth. transitive
  2. 2
    To calm or soothe (a person). transitive
  3. 3
    To calm down. intransitive

    "[The old man] stood grinning like a gnome, obviously delighted to watch me flush and ruffle and then gradually unflush and unruffle."

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"[The old man] stood grinning like a gnome, obviously delighted to watch me flush and ruffle and then gradually unflush and unruffle."

Etymology

From un- + ruffle.

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