Gruffy

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Rough or surly. usually

    "“Hey, bub,” a gruffy looking man stood over him. “You're lookin' for that kid ain't ya?”"

  2. 2
    Low and throaty; hoarse.

    "A gruffy, almost sleep sounding voice answered the phone."

Example

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"“Hey, bub,” a gruffy looking man stood over him. “You're lookin' for that kid ain't ya?”"

Etymology

From gruff + -y.

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