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gruff
[ gruhf ]
adjective
- low and harsh; hoarse:
a gruff voice.
- rough, brusque, or surly:
a gruff manner.
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gruff
/ ɡʌ /
adjective
- rough or surly in manner, speech, etc
a gruff reply
- (of a voice, bark, etc) low and throaty
Derived Forms
- ˈܴڴڲԱ, noun
- ˈܴڴڱ, adverb
- ˈܴڴھ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܴڴ· adjective
- ܴڴ· adverb
- ܴڴ·Ա noun
- ܲ·ܴڴ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gruff1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of gruff1
Example Sentences
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.
Winslet is tremendous as always, embodying Lee’s gruff, no-nonsense persona, a hardened exterior underneath which a great wound still bleeds.
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