Meaning of the word gruff in English
What does gruff mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
gruff
US /ɡrʌf/
UK /ɡrʌf/
Adjective
(of a person's voice) low and unfriendly, or (of a person's behavior) unfriendly or showing no patience:
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"Yeah, so what?" came the gruff reply.