gruff

Masking conflicting priorities with a gruff exterior, Tebet ultimately decides whether to throw the “live” switch at 11:30 or cut to a Johnny Carson rerun.

"Cyril", as he is known to some, is said to be a portly man with a very gruff voice.

“The Thing might be tough and gruff but ultimately he’s a softy when it comes to family and holidays and things he loves.”

It’s no surprise that behind the gruff exterior of Red Foreman or the margarita-drinking Kitty is a couple who value frugality.

Winslet is tremendous as always, embodying Lee’s gruff, no-nonsense persona, a hardened exterior underneath which a great wound still bleeds.