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Gruff Meaning in English

word

ˈɡɹəf
GRUHFF
ɡɹˈʌf
GRUFF

परिभाषा

If someone’s manner or voice is gruff, it is rough, deep, and sometimes unfriendly or abrupt.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

More common for voices than personalities, but can describe behavior. Often implies roughness with little warmth—'gruff voice', 'gruff reply'. Can sound negative, but sometimes affectionately applied to people who are kind under a tough exterior.

उदाहरण वाक्य

His gruff voice made him sound unfriendly.

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The teacher answered with a gruff reply.

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His gruff manner scared the small children.

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“What do you want?” he asked in a gruff tone.

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Beneath his gruff exterior, he's actually very kind.

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Don’t mind his gruff greeting—he’s always like that in the morning.

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