Bluff
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British pronunciation/blˈʌf/
American pronunciation/ˈbɫəf/

Definition & Meaning of "bluff"

Bluff
01

a high, steep cliff or bank overlooking a body of water, often formed by erosion or geological processes

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The ship sailed close to the bluff, towering above the sea.
The lighthouse was perched on a bluff overlooking the harbor.
They hiked to the bluff to enjoy the panoramic view of the ocean.
02

pretense that your position is stronger than it really is

03

the act of making deceptive moves, such as betting or raising with a weaker hand, in order to mislead opponents and give the impression of having a stronger hand

04

a card game that is typically played with a standard deck of 52 cards by two or more players, in which the objective is to get rid of all of one's cards by playing them face down, while bluffing about the cards being played

What is "Bluff"?

Bluff is a card game where players aim to get rid of all their cards by playing them face down and trying to deceive others about what cards they are playing. The game is typically played with a standard 52-card deck and can be enjoyed by three or more players. On each turn, a player plays one or more cards face down while declaring them to be of a certain rank, such as "two aces." Other players then have the option to challenge the truth of the claim by calling "bluff." If the player was lying, they must take back the cards, but if they were truthful, the challenger must pick up the pile of cards. The game continues until one player runs out of cards, and that player wins.

to bluff
01

to deceive or mislead someone by pretending to have more strength, confidence, or knowledge than one actually possesses

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When asked about his skills, he simply bluffed, giving vague answers.
During the negotiation, she was bluffing about the company 's financial stability, concealing its dire situation to secure a better deal.
They continued to bluff, hoping the others would n’t notice their lack of experience.
02

to trick opponents in games like poker by acting confidently with a weak hand, making them think one has a strong hand

Transitive: to bluff an opponent in card games
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In a risky move, she bluffed her opponent, hoping he ’d fold under pressure.
He tried to bluff his opponent by going all-in with a poor hand.
She successfully bluffed her opponent into thinking she had a royal flush, causing them to fold their straight.
01

very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front

02

bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured

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The ship sailed close to the bluff, towering above the sea.
The lighthouse was perched on a bluff overlooking the harbor.
They hiked to the bluff to enjoy the panoramic view of the ocean.
Climbers scaled the sheer face of the bluff to reach the summit.
The town was nestled at the base of a rugged bluff along the river.
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