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gruffy

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • rhymes with -ʌfi

1

adj

Meaning 1

Rough or surly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: usually

Qualifier: speech

Topics: manner

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Low and throaty; hoarse.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From gruff + -y.