adjective, gruff·i·er, gruff·i·est.

What does gruffy mean?

(ɡrʌf ) adjective. rough or surly in manner, speech, etc. a gruff reply. (of a voice, bark, etc) low and throaty.

What does the word gruffness mean?

gruffness Add to list Share. Someone who's very abrupt — so blunt or curt that they're almost rude — has the quality of gruffness. Your uncle's gruffness might cause most of your cousins to be scared of him.