Growly

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling the sound of a growl; throaty.

    "She sang the blues in a tough, growly voice."

  2. 2
    Tending to growl.

    "a growly old bear"

Example

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"She sang the blues in a tough, growly voice."

Etymology

From growl + -y.

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