Bluffer

/ˈblʌfə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who deceives others by pretending to have skills, knowledge, or qualities that they do not possess.

He was a notorious bluffer at the poker table, often risking everything on a poor hand.

Someone who uses trickery or deception to achieve a goal.

The salesman was a bluffer who used slick tactics to make the product seem more appealing.

A person who engages in bluffing, particularly in games or competitions.

In the world of business negotiations, being a bluffer can sometimes lead to unexpected success.

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

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.

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.

Big talker

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

All hat and no cattle

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