Definition of
bluff is the dictionary form of bluffs Definition of bluff
bluff has definitions from the fields of cards,geography,games
1
[ noun ] (geography) a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
2
[ noun ] pretense that your position is stronger than it really is

Examples

"his bluff succeeded in getting him accepted"

3
[ verb ] frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is
4
[ verb ] (games) deceive an opponent in a card game by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand

Synonyms

bluff_out

5
[ adjective ] bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured

Examples

"a bluff but pleasant manner" "a bluff and rugged natural leader"

6
[ adjective ] very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front

Synonyms

sheer bold

Examples

"a bluff headland" "where the bold chalk cliffs of England rise" "a sheer descent of rock"

7
[ noun ] (cards) 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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