ruff meaning and definition

RUFF noun

Definition of ruff (noun)

1. an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal
   • synonyms: frill
2. a high tight collar
   • synonyms: choker, neck ruff, ruffle
3. common Eurasian sandpiper; the male has an erectile neck ruff in breeding season
   • synonyms: Philomachus pugnax
4. (card games) the act of taking a trick with a trump when unable to follow suit
   • synonyms: trumping

RUFF verb

Definition of ruff (verb)

1. play a trump
   • synonyms: trump