gruffy

[ gruhf-ee ]

adjective

, gruff·i·er, gruff·i·est.

1. gruff.

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of gruffy¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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