ruffled some feathers

A form of ruffle some feathers — To cause a disturbance; to arouse resentment, anger, or concern.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of ruffle some feathers
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APA

ruffled some feathers. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ruffled%20some%20feathers

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“ruffled some feathers.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ruffled%20some%20feathers. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “ruffled some feathers,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ruffled%20some%20feathers.

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