gruff
gruff definition
gruff (gruf)
adjective
- rough or surly in manner or speech; brusquely rude
- harsh and throaty; hoarse
Etymology: < Du grof, akin to Ger grob, coarse, surly < OHG gerob < ge-, intens. + base akin to OE hreof, rough, scabby < IE base *kreup-: see graupel
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