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gruffness

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Gruffness (noun) means a rough, short-tempered manner or way of speaking.

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A rough, short-tempered manner or way of speaking.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

huskiness abruptness curtness brusqueness shortness hoarseness

Related words

toughness abruptness brusqueness huskiness shortness brevity gradualness truncation

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What is the meaning of gruffness?

"gruffness" (noun) means a rough, short-tempered manner or way of speaking.

What is another word for gruffness?

Other words for "gruffness" include huskiness, abruptness, curtness, brusqueness, shortness, hoarseness.

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