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/blʌf/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A steep cliff or bank.
The hikers stopped to enjoy the view from the bluff overlooking the river.
An attempt to deceive someone; a false display of confidence.
Her bold statement was just a bluff to hide her uncertainty.
verb
To deceive or trick someone into believing something that is not true, often by pretending to be stronger or more confident than one actually is.
He tried to bluff his way through the interview by pretending to have experience he lacked.
To create a false impression, especially in a game or competition.
In poker, players often bluff to make their opponents fold.
Etymology
Originated from the Dutch word 'bluffen', meaning to puff or swell.
Common Phrases and Expressions
call someone's bluff
To challenge someone to prove their claims or assertions.
bluff one's way through
To manage to skip through something with insincerity or deceit.
bluff it out
To handle a difficult situation with boldness.
put up a bluff
To create a facade or misleading impression.
Related Words
deception
The act of deceiving or misleading.
pretend
To act as if something is true when it is not.
sham
Something that is not what it purports to be.
falsity
The quality of being untrue.
Slang Meanings
To bluff someone off their game
He really bluffed me off my game during that last hand.
Bluffing in conversation
She was just bluffing in conversation to sound more knowledgeable.