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Definition of Bluff

1. Adjective. Very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front. "A sheer descent of rock"

2. Verb. Deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand.

3. Noun. A high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion).

4. Adjective. Bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured. "A bluff and rugged natural leader"

5. Verb. Frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is. "Sam cannot bluff Sue "

6. Noun. Pretense that your position is stronger than it really is. ; "His bluff succeeded in getting him accepted"

7. Noun. The act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards.

Definition of Bluff

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

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

3. v. t. 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.

4. v. i. To act as in the game of bluff.

Definition of Bluff

1. Noun. An act of bluffing; an expression of self-confidence for the purpose of intimidation; braggadocio; as, that is only '''bluff''', or a '''bluff'''. ¹

2. Noun. (poker) An attempt to represent yourself as holding a stronger hand than you do. ¹

3. Verb. To make a '''bluff'''. ¹

4. Verb. To scare with a false show of strength. ¹

5. Noun. A high, steep bank, as by a river or the sea, or beside a ravine or plain; a cliff with a broad face. ¹

6. Noun. (Canadian Prairies) A small wood or stand of trees, typically poplar or willow. ¹

7. Adjective. Having a broad, flattened front; as, the '''bluff''' bows of a ship. ¹

8. Adjective. Rising steeply with a flat or rounded front. ¹

9. Adjective. Surly; churlish; gruff; rough. ¹

10. Adjective. Abrupt; roughly frank; unceremonious; blunt; brusque; as, a '''bluff''' answer; a '''bluff''' manner of talking; a '''bluff''' sea captain. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bluff

1. having a broad front [adj BLUFFER, BLUFFEST] : BLUFFLY [adv] / to mislead [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: mislead

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bluff

blueward bluewards bluewash bluewashed bluewashes bluewashing bluewater blueweed blueweeds bluewing

bluewings bluewood bluewoods bluey blueys bluff (current term) bluff-bowed bluff-headed bluff catcher bluff catchers

bluff out bluffable bluffed bluffer bluffers bluffest bluffing bluffingly blufflike bluffly

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