noun Download 🔗Share An act of bluffing; a false expression of the strength of one's position in order to intimidate; braggadocio. Examples : "That is only bluff, or a bluff." communication action entertainment position attitude character Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An attempt to represent oneself as holding a stronger hand than one actually does. Examples : "His opponent's constant raises were just bluffs, as he folded to a smaller bet in the end, revealing a weak hand. " communication business game attitude character mind action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The card game poker. Examples : "My grandfather enjoys playing bluffs with his friends every Saturday night. " game entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One who bluffs; a bluffer. Examples : "The team's star player, known for his bluffs, often pretended to be more tired than he was to avoid extra practice. " person character attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An excuse. Examples : "His "bluffs" about being sick were unconvincing; he was clearly just tired of school. " attitude communication character word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make a bluff; to give the impression that one's hand is stronger than it is. Examples : "John bluffed by betting without even a pair." communication business game attitude action entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗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. Examples : "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?" communication business action character game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To take advantage by bluffing. Examples : "We bluffed our way past the guards." attitude character action entertainment business sport game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A high, steep bank, for example by a river or the sea, or beside a ravine or plain; a cliff with a broad face. Examples : "The children loved to play near the bluffs overlooking the wide river. " geography nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A small wood or stand of trees, typically poplar or willow. Examples : "The children loved to play hide-and-seek in the small bluffs of willow trees near the creek. " environment nature plant geography Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To fluff, puff or swell up. Examples : "The cat's fur bluffed up when it saw the dog. " appearance nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading