gruff
adj. 1 a (of a voice) low and harsh. B (of a person) having a gruff voice. 2 surly. gruffly adv. Gruffness n. [low german or dutch grof coarse]
superl. Of a rough or stern manner, voice, or countenance; sour; surly; severe; harsh.
adj. 1 a (of a voice) low and harsh. B (of a person) having a gruff voice. 2 surly. gruffly adv. Gruffness n. [low german or dutch grof coarse]
superl. Of a rough or stern manner, voice, or countenance; sour; surly; severe; harsh.