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Is ruffle a noun or verb?

"Ruffle" can be both a noun and a verb.

Noun:

* A frill or fold of fabric: "The dress had a ruffle around the neckline."

* A disturbance or commotion: "There was a ruffle in the audience after the announcement."

Verb:

* To make something wrinkled or uneven: "The wind ruffled her hair."

* To disturb or upset: "The news ruffled his feathers."

The meaning depends on the context in which it is used.

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