bluff

Speech parts

1. bluff - Noun

2. bluff - Adjective

3. bluff - Verb

4. bluff - Adjective Satellite

5. Bluff - Proper noun

Meaning

Having a broad, flattened front; as, the bluff bows of a ship.

Abrupt; roughly frank; unceremonious; blunt; brusque; as, a bluff answer; a bluff manner of talking; a bluff sea captain.

A high, steep bank, as by a river or the sea, or beside a ravine or plain; a cliff with a broad face.

An act of bluffing; an expression of self-confidence for the purpose of intimidation; braggadocio; as, that is only bluff, or a bluff.

A game at cards; poker.

To deter (an opponent) from taking the risk of betting on his hand of cards, as the bluffer does by betting heavily on his own hand although it may be of less value.

To frighten or deter from accomplishing a purpose by making a show of confidence in one's strength or resources; as, he bluffed me off.

To act as in the game of bluff.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

bold frank promontory direct cliff headland rough trick pose straightforward sheer fool blunt cheat deceive
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Antonyms

valley plateau meadow oath ocean axiom
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Hypernyms

bank move deception scare deceit frighten

Phrases with the word

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Derivatives

bluffed bluffing

Examples

his bluff succeeded in getting him accepted Source: Internet

a bluff but pleasant manner Source: Internet

a bluff and rugged natural leader Source: Internet

a bluff headland Source: Internet

where the bold chalk cliffs of England rise Source: Internet

a sheer descent of rock Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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