having a rough, surly, and harsh demeanor and nature. / hoarse-voiced.

To speak gruffly.

(British India) Of goods: bulky.

The characteristic or quality of being gruff

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of gruff

plural of gruffness

In a gruff manner.

comparative form of gruff: more gruff

superlative form of gruff: most gruff

The state or quality of being gruffy.