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Gruffness Definition & Meaning

gruffness
noun
  1. a throaty harshness
  2. an abrupt discourteous manner

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Frequently asked questions

What does gruffness mean?
a throaty harshness an abrupt discourteous manner
What part of speech is gruffness?
Gruffness is a noun.
How many definitions does gruffness have?
Gruffness has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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