# ruffle vs ruffled

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### ruffle
*noun · IPA /ˈɹʌfəl/ · frequency rank #37,663*
Any gathered or curled strip of fabric added as trim or decoration.

### ruffled
*adjective · frequency rank #32,573*
Having ruffles.

## Source
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