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gruff
[gruhf]
adjective
low and harsh; hoarse.
a gruff voice.
rough, brusque, or surly.
a gruff manner.
Synonyms:Antonyms:
gruff
/ ɡʌ /
adjective
rough or surly in manner, speech, etc
a gruff reply
(of a voice, bark, etc) low and throaty
Other 51Թ Forms
- gruffish adjective
- gruffly adverb
- gruffness noun
- ungruff adjective
- ˈܴڴڲԱ noun
- ˈܴڴڱ adverb
- ˈܴڴھ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gruff1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gruff1
Example Sentences
The gruff, irritable and armed local who shows up only fuels their notion that death is surely around the corner.
Masking conflicting priorities with a gruff exterior, Tebet ultimately decides whether to throw the “live” switch at 11:30 or cut to a Johnny Carson rerun.
"Cyril", as he is known to some, is said to be a portly man with a very gruff voice.
“The Thing might be tough and gruff but ultimately he’s a softy when it comes to family and holidays and things he loves.”
It’s no surprise that behind the gruff exterior of Red Foreman or the margarita-drinking Kitty is a couple who value frugality.
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