Ruffle Someones Feathers Definition

To ruffle someone's feathers is defined as to do something to cause confusion, agitation, irritation or annoyance in that person.
An example of ruffle someone's feathers is when you purposely gloat about the football team you love defeating the football team your brother loves.
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verb

(idiomatic) To unease, cause discomfort to someone.

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