Did I Ruffle Feathers?

To ruffle someone's feathers is defined as to do something to cause confusion, agitation, irritation or annoyance in that person. An example of ruffle someone's feathers is when you purposely gloat about the football team you love defeating the football team your brother loves.

What does it mean when you ruffle feathers?

informal. : to upset or offend people Her research has been ruffling feathers for years. His critical remarks ruffled the feathers of the board members. I agreed to do what they wanted because I didn't want to ruffle any feathers.

What does it mean to ruffle someone?

To ruffle someone is to upset them, and they'll need to get straightened out. Often, this word is used in the expression "ruffle their feathers." Hearing bad news will ruffle most people's feathers. An unruffled person and an unruffled shirt will both be smoother. Definitions of ruffle. verb.