Gruffy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Gruffy is an adjective meaning (in appearance, speech, manner, etc.) Rough or surly.
Meaning
(in appearance, speech, manner, etc.) Rough or surly.
More Meanings
- (of a voice) Low and throaty; hoarse.
Example Sentences
A gruffy, almost sleep sounding voice answered the phone.
“Hey, bub,” a gruffy looking man stood over him. “You're lookin' for that kid ain't ya?”
Word Forms
- gruffier
- gruffiest
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gruff, gruffish, grumpish, rugged, scraggly, scruffy.
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