Definition of bluff
Nouns
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
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bank
a long ridge or pile
pretense that your position is stronger than it really is
"his bluff succeeded in getting him accepted"
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dissembling, feigning, pretence, pretense
pretending with intention to deceive
the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards
- Synonyms:
- four flush
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deceit, deception, dissembling, dissimulation
the act of deceiving
Verbs
deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand
- Synonyms:
- bluff out
Adjectives
very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
"a bluff headland"
bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured
"a bluff but pleasant manner"
"a bluff and rugged natural leader"
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direct
straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action
Vocabulary Lists for bluff
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