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."communicationactionentertainmentpositionattitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn attempt to represent oneself as holding a stronger hand than one actually does."His opponent's constant raises were just bluffs, as he folded to a smaller bet in the end, revealing a weak hand. "communicationbusinessgameattitudecharactermindactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe card game poker."My grandfather enjoys playing bluffs with his friends every Saturday night. "gameentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who bluffs; a bluffer."The team's star player, known for his bluffs, often pretended to be more tired than he was to avoid extra practice. "personcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn excuse."His "bluffs" about being sick were unconvincing; he was clearly just tired of school. "attitudecommunicationcharacterwordChat 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."communicationbusinessgameattitudeactionentertainmentChat 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?"communicationbusinessactioncharactergameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take advantage by bluffing."We bluffed our way past the guards."attitudecharacteractionentertainmentbusinesssportgameChat 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 children loved to play near the bluffs overlooking the wide river. "geographynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small wood or stand of trees, typically poplar or willow."The children loved to play hide-and-seek in the small bluffs of willow trees near the creek. "environmentnatureplantgeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fluff, puff or swell up."The cat's fur bluffed up when it saw the dog. "appearancenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
