grof — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abusive adj Behaving in a cruel, violent, or insulting way toward someone.
- brazen adj Shockingly bold or shameless, without any embarrassment.
- coarse adj Rough in texture rather than smooth.
- contumely noun Rude, scornful language or treatment meant to insult someone.
- crass adj Coarse, crude, or insensitive, showing a lack of tact or refinement.
- crude adj In a raw, natural, or unrefined state.
- dirty adj Unclean or covered in dirt, grime, or other unpleasant matter.
- fresh adjective Newly made, picked, or obtained; not old or stale.
- gruff adj Rough or brusque in manner or speech, though not necessarily unkind underneath.
- harsh adj Unpleasantly rough, severe, or unforgiving — used for weather, conditions, sounds, or treatment.
- randy adj Feeling strong sexual desire; sexually aroused.
- ribald adj Crude, vulgar or indecent in a way meant to amuse; treating sexual topics in a disrespectful, cheeky manner.
- rude adjective Not polite; showing a lack of respect for others.
- rugged adj Having a rough, uneven, or harsh terrain.
- scurrilous adj Describes someone who is rude and abusive in the way they speak.
Senses
grof is used for these senses in English:
- brazen Shameless or impudent; shocking or audacious; brash. [from 1570s]
- churlish Of or pertaining to a serf, peasant, or rustic.
- churlish Rude, surly, ungracious. [from late 14th c.]
- coarse Of inferior quality.
- contumely Offensive and abusive language or behaviour; scorn, insult.
- crass Coarse; crude; unrefined or insensitive; lacking discrimination or taste.
- crude Lacking tact or taste.
- dirty Dishonorable; violating accepted standards or rules.
abusive — full definition
- adj Behaving in a cruel, violent, or insulting way toward someone.
- adj Involving or characterized by misuse, such as wrongful or illegal use.
brazen — full definition
- adj Shockingly bold or shameless, without any embarrassment.
- adj Made of, or resembling, brass.
- verb To face a difficult or embarrassing situation with bold confidence, usually as "brazen it out".
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