Ruff - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |rʌf|  American pronunciation of the word ruff
Brit.  |rʌf|  British pronunciation of the word ruff

noun

- an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal (syn: frill)
- a high tight collar (syn: choker, ruffle)
- common Eurasian sandpiper; the male has an erectile neck ruff in breeding season
- (card games) the act of taking a trick with a trump when unable to follow suit

verb

- play a trump (syn: trump)

Extra examples

The sleeves were ruffed at the hand.

Word forms

noun
singular: ruff
plural: ruffs
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