2syllables
ruffing
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ruffing is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, ruffing is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofruffing
1verb
- To shape (fabric, etc.) into a ruff; to adorn (a garment, etc.) with a ruff.
- Of a falcon, hawk, etc.: to hit (the prey) without fixing or grabbing hold of it.
- To ruffle; to disorder.
- Of a bird: to ruffle its feathers.
- To boast, to brag.
- To speak in a loud and domineering manner; to bluster, to swagger.
1verb
- To play a trump card to a trick when unable to follow suit (that is, to play a card of the same suit as the previous or leading card).
- Especially in the form ruff out: to defeat (a card, etc.) by ruffing, thus establishing the master card in the suit led.
1verb
- To beat a ruff or ruffle, as on a drum.
- Of a drum, etc.: to have a ruff or ruffle beaten on it.
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