Sekirov Dictionary

gruff

/ɡɹʌf/

adjective 4
verb 1
forms 5

adjective4

having a rough, surly, and harsh demeanor and nature.
hoarse-voiced.
hoarse.
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(UK, India) Of goods: bulky.
- […] articles that usually compose the gruff cargoes of our outward bound shipping. — 1765

verb1

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To speak gruffly.
- “Who gave you that?” replied my father angrily. “Did you bribe someone?” “No,” I told him. “It was a gift, from some people who really want me to be on this trip.” “Fine,” he gruffed. — 2001

forms

gruffed · gruffing · gruffs · gruffer · gruffest

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