What is the meaning of gruffness?

A throaty harshness.
- synonyms: hoarseness, huskiness
An abrupt discourteous manner.
- synonyms: abruptness, brusqueness, curtness, shortness

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APA	WordNet. (2010). gruffness. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/gruffness/definitions/1211221
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MLA	WordNet. "gruffness" 23 October 2010. Web. 21 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/gruffness/definitions/1211221>

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