Definition of bluff - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
deceptionact of pretending to be stronger
- His threat was just a bluff to scare us.
2.
geographyUS steep cliff or bankUS
- The house was built near a high bluff overlooking the river..
Verb
trickerymislead others about intent or skill by acting strong or confident
- He tried to bluff the guards by acting calm and fearless.
Adjective
1.
characterbluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured
- She was known for her bluff honesty.
2.
landscapeRare rising steeply with a flat or rounded frontRare
- The bluff hill was difficult to climb.
Images of bluff
steep cliff or bank
Expressions with bluff
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overcome a situation by pretending
She managed to bluff it out when asked about the project details.
escape a problem by pretending or lying with confidence
He tried to bluff his way out of the meeting.
overcome a situation by pretending
She bluffed her way through the exam without studying.
intimidate someone to achieve a goal
He managed to bluff out his opponent during the negotiation..
challenge someone to prove their claim
She decided to call his bluff during the meeting.
challenge someone to prove their false claim
She decided to call his bluff during the negotiation.
challenge someone to prove their claim
She decided to call his bluff during the meeting.
false threat or claim to deceive others
He said he would quit, but it's just a bluff.
deceptive move pretending to be a bluff to mislead others
He used a double bluff to win the poker hand.
not a real threat, just pretending to trick someone
Don't worry, it's only a bluff.
game where a blindfolded player catches others
We played blindman's bluff at the party.
Origin of bluff
Dutch, bluffen (to brag)
Terms with bluff included in their meaning
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bluff
statements of harm without intention to act
games
dice game where players bluff about their dice rolls
games
bluff in poker by claiming a flush with only four cards
games
bluff in poker involving a four-card flush
strategy games
deceptive move pretending to be a bluff to mislead others
Examples of bluff in a sentence
Her confident demeanor was just a bluff to hide her fear. They hiked to the top of the bluff for a better view. The bluff provided a natural barrier against the winds. She tried to bluff her opponent into folding a stronger hand. They hoped to bluff their way through the interview with vague technical jargon. His bluff manner often surprised new acquaintances.
Despite his bluff exterior, he was very kind. The bluff cliffs were a sight to behold. We camped near the bluff edge overlooking the sea.
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- French:bluff, bluffer, ...
- German:Bluff, bluffen, ...
- Italian:bluff, bluffare, ...
- Spanish:farol, farolear, ...
- Portuguese:blefe, fingir, ...
- Chinese:虚张声势, 唬人, ...
- Japanese:はったり, はったりをかける, ...
- Arabic:خِدْعَة, خادَعَ, ...
- Hebrew:בְּלוֹף, לְבַלֵּף, ...
- Russian:блеф, блефовать, ...
- Ukrainian:блеф, блефувати, ...
- Hindi:झाँसा, ब्लफ़ करना, ...
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