Ruffling meaning : To make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric. To disturb; especially, to cause to flutter. To grow rough, boisterous, or turbulent. To become disordered; to play loosely; to flutter. To be rough; to jar; to be in contention; hence, to put on airs; to swagger. To make into a ruff; to draw or contract into puckers, plaits, or folds; to wrinkle. To erect in a ruff, as feathers. To beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum. To throw together in a disorderly manner. The action of the verb ruffle