tousle

/ˈtaʊ.zəl/

Etymology

From Middle English touselen, equivalent to touse + -le. Cognate with German Low German tuseln, Bavarian zusseln, züsseln.

noun

The action of ruffling or setting in disorder.“Cassie reached over and gave Sammy's dark hair a tousle.”

verb

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