abruptness, brusqueness, curtness, gruffness, shortness
(noun) an abrupt discourteous manner
gruffness, hoarseness, huskiness
(noun) a throaty harshness
Source: WordNet® 3.1
gruffness (countable and uncountable, plural gruffnesses)
The characteristic or quality of being gruff
Source: Wiktionary
25 November 2024
(noun) infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America
International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.
