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skruffel

verbaction

move to produce a soft rustle

To move or disturb something so it gives off a soft, rustling sound (e.g. leaves, paper, clothing).

Example in use

Da wind skruffel the leaves

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/SKRUHF-ul/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentneutral

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