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Meaning & Definition of Bluffer in English

English

Bluffer

Pronunciation:

/ˈblʌfə/

Part of Speech:

noun

Plural:

bluffers

Meaning and Definition of Bluffer

1. Primary Definition

A person who deceives others by pretending to have more knowledge, skill, or confidence than they actually possess.

2. Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: A person who engages in bluffing, especially in games like poker.

    Example Sentence: He was a notorious bluffer at the poker table, often raising the stakes with a weak hand.

  • Definition: Someone who tries to impress others with a facade of confidence or expertise.

    Example Sentence: She was just a bluffer who didn't really know anything about the subject.

Etymology

Origin: The term comes from the verb 'bluff', which originally referred to a style of action or speech intended to deceive.

Synonyms

deceiver | pretender | faker | imposter | charlatan

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • call someone's bluff: To challenge someone to prove their claims or to reveal their true capabilities.
  • bluff your way through: To manage to succeed in a situation by pretending to have more skills or knowledge than you actually do.
  • a bluff and a bluster: An attempt to appear more important or strong than one is.

Translations

  • Spanish: engañador
  • French: bluffer
  • German: Mimose
  • Russian: обманщик

Related Words

  • bluff: To act as if one has more confidence or knowledge than they really do.
  • bluffing: The act of deceiving others through false claims of strength or knowledge.

Slang Meanings of bluffer

  • Meaning: Big talker

    Example Sentence: He’s such a big talker, always bragging about his skills.

  • Meaning: All hat and no cattle

    Example Sentence: Don't believe him; he's all hat and no cattle when it comes to cooking.