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gruffy

Adjective CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. Rough or surly.
    usually
  2. Low and throaty; hoarse.

Equivalents

FrançaisGruffy

Examples

““Hey, bub,” a gruffy looking man stood over him. “You're lookin' for that kid ain't ya?””
“A gruffy, almost sleep⟳ sounding voice answered the phone.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

grufted gruftier gruftiest grufty gruiform grum

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