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gruffy

[ gruhf-ee ]

adjective

, gruff·i·er, gruff·i·est.


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Other Words From

  • gruffi·ly adverb
  • gruffi·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of gruffy1

First recorded in 1780–90; gruff + -y 1

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Example Sentences

Sally, who helped him, hadn't the least idea it wasn't Gruffy.

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