How to Pronounce "ruffle your feathers"
expression
ˈɹəfəɫ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfɛðɝz
RUH-fuhl yor FEH-thurz
ɹˈʌfəl/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈɛðəz
RUH-fuhl yaw FEH-thuhz
Definition
To make someone annoyed, upset, or offended, often by saying or doing something that disturbs them. The expression is usually used in a light or slightly humorous way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəfəɫ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈfɛðɝz
British English
ɹˈʌfəl/ /jˈɔː/ /fˈɛðəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUH-fuhl yor FEH-thurz
UK
RUH-fuhl yaw FEH-thuhz
Listen in Context
Try not to let silly comments ruffle your feathers.
Her criticism really ruffled his feathers.
I didn't mean to ruffle your feathers with my joke.
Don't let every little thing at work ruffle your feathers.