Meanings

  1. rough, gruff, abrasive

  2. rough, uneven, bumpy

  3. dishevelled, having irregular fur or foliage with bald spots

Examples

GermanEnglish
Sie entschuldigte sich sofort für ihre ruppige Bemerkung.She immediately apologized for her abrasive comment.
Er war ruppig.He was rude.
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Ich war ruppig.I was rude.