tousle

Etymology

From Middle English touselen, equivalent to touse + -le.

verb

  1. To put into disorder; to tumble; to touse; to muss.

noun

  1. The action of ruffling or setting in disorder.
    Cassie reached over and gave Sammy's dark hair a tousle. 2015, Carla Cassidy, A Real Cowboy, page 264

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