gruff
/ˈgrəf/
adjective
rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
being deep and harsh : hoarse
a gruff reply
verb
to utter in a gruff voice or manner
"Get out of bed now!" gruffed the sergeant.
/ˈgrəf/
rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
being deep and harsh : hoarse
a gruff reply
to utter in a gruff voice or manner
"Get out of bed now!" gruffed the sergeant.