verb🔗ShareTo make a bluff; to give the impression that one's hand is stronger than it is."John bluffed by betting without even a pair."communicationbusinessgamesportentertainmentactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(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?"communicationgamebusinesssportmilitaryattitudeactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo take advantage by bluffing."We bluffed our way past the guards."communicationbusinessgameactioncharactersportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fluff, puff or swell up."The cat was bluffing its fur, trying to look bigger and scare away the dog. "appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA bluff; a false expression of the strength of one's position in order to intimidate."His entire strategy in the negotiation was based on bluffing, hoping to make us believe he had other job offers even though he didn't. "communicationgamesportentertainmentbusinessattitudeactiontendencycharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
