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gruffly

/grʌfli/ adverb · British & US
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What does gruffly mean?

adverb

Used to describe something done in a rough or gruff manner; spoken in a rough or gruff tone.

Example

"He spoke gruffly to the customer, but eventually apologized for his behavior."

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