Scots edit

Etymology edit

From Middle Scots grouf, used in the set phrase on grouf (face down) and its derivatives.

Noun edit

groof (plural groofs)

  1. used in set phrases, especially on one's groof
  2. (by extension) a belly
  3. (figuratively) the front side

Derived terms edit

Adverb edit

groof (not comparable)

  1. prone, flat