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gruff

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adjective

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"The gruff bus driver told everyone to move to the back"

"Don't be gruff with the new puppyβ€”it's just learning"

"His gruff reply made her feel sad and unwanted"

"My dad has a gruff voice, but he gives the best hugs"

"Why is the old man so gruff when we ask for directions?"

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