nounπShareAn act of bluffing; a false expression of the strength of one's position in order to intimidate; braggadocio."That is only bluff, or a bluff."communicationpositionactionbusinesscharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn attempt to represent oneself as holding a stronger hand than one actually does."The student's bluff about knowing the answer to the question only lasted a few seconds. "communicationgamebusinesscharacteractionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe card game poker."My uncle is a good bluff player; he won the poker tournament last weekend. "gamebetentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who bluffs; a bluffer."My younger brother is such a bluff; he always pretends to know more than he actually does. "characterpersonentertainmentsportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn excuse."My sister gave a weak bluff about why she was late for dinner. "communicationlanguageattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a bluff; to give the impression that one's hand is stronger than it is."John bluffed by betting without even a pair."communicationentertainmentgamebusinessmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by analogy) To frighten or deter with a false show of strength or confidence; to give a false impression of strength or temerity in order to intimidate and gain some advantage."The government claims it will call an election if this bill does not pass. Is it truly ready to do so, or is it bluffing?"communicationattitudeactioncharacterbusinessgamesportmilitarywarpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take advantage by bluffing."We bluffed our way past the guards."characteractiongamebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA high, steep bank, for example by a river or the sea, or beside a ravine or plain; a cliff with a broad face."The hikers carefully navigated the steep bluff overlooking the valley. "geographygeologynatureenvironmentareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small wood or stand of trees, typically poplar or willow."The family walked through the small bluff on their way to the park. "environmentnatureplacegeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving a broad, flattened front."the bluff bows of a ship"appearancegeologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareRising steeply with a flat or rounded front."The house was built on a bluff overlooking the ocean, providing stunning views. "geographygeologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSurly; churlish; gruff; rough."My grandfather was a bluff man, always speaking his mind directly and sometimes harshly. "characterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareRoughly frank and hearty in one's manners."a bluff answer"characterattitudepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fluff, puff or swell up."The pillow on the bed bluffed up nicely after being plumped. "appearancebodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
