gruffy

[ gruhf-ee ]

adjective,gruff·i·er, gruff·i·est.

Origin of gruffy

1
First recorded in 1780–90; gruff + -y1

Other words from gruffy

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

Words Nearby gruffy

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How to use gruffy in a sentence

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

    Louis' School Days | E. J. May