Gruff and Testy

Gruff

Gruff adjective - Harsh and dry in sound.

Testy and gruff are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Testy" instead an adjective "Gruff".

Nearby Word: gruffly

Testy

Testy adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

Gruff and testy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gruff" instead an adjective "Testy".

Nearby Word: testily
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