Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
ruff
IPA transcription: [ɹ'ʌf]
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
trump, ruff
Meaning:
play a trump
Usage examples
It should be absolutely free from wave or curl, and not lie too flat, but have a tendency to stand out, especially at the neck, so as to give a thick mane or ruff, which with profuse feathering on thighs and tail gives a very showy appearance.