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Definition gruff in British English

gruff adjective

adjective
/ɡrʌf/
Example

Don't let his gruff manner put you off.

Synonyms and related words
rude impolite insolent unfriendly cold hostile
2

a gruff voice has a rough low sound

Synonyms and related words
adenoidal appealing a voice like a foghorn
Definition gruff in British English