adj. 1 a (of a voice) low and harsh. b (of a person) having a gruff voice. 2 surly.’i gruffly adv. gruffness n. [Low German or Dutch grid” coarse]
adj. 1 a (of a voice) low and harsh. b (of a person) having a gruff voice. 2 surly.’i gruffly adv. gruffness n. [Low German or Dutch grid” coarse]