bluff (Meaning)
bluff (n)
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
pretense that your position is stronger than it really is
the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards
bluff (v)
deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand
frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is
bluff (s)
very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured
bluff (a.)
Having a broad, flattened front; as, the bluff bows of a ship.
Rising steeply with a flat or rounded front.
Surly; churlish; gruff; rough.
Abrupt; roughly frank; unceremonious; blunt; brusque; as, a bluff answer; a bluff manner of talking; a bluff sea captain.
bluff (n.)
A high, steep bank, as by a river or the sea, or beside a ravine or plain; a cliff with a broad face.
An act of bluffing; an expression of self-confidence for the purpose of intimidation; braggadocio; as, that is only bluff, or a bluff.
A game at cards; poker.
bluff (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.
To frighten or deter from accomplishing a purpose by making a show of confidence in one's strength or resources; as, he bluffed me off.
bluff (v. i.)
To act as in the game of bluff.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bluff
Synonyms:
- vulgar
- straight-out
- unceremonious
- direct
- brusque
- straightforward
- rude
- crass
- plain
- outspoken
- crusty
- brusk
- downright
- short-spoken
- snippy
- curt
- frank
- honest
- rough
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- insensitive
- undiplomatic
- coarse
- free-spoken
- impolite
- earnest
- tight-lipped
- uncouth
- snappish
- sincere
- tactless
- impertinent
- forthright
- inconsiderate
- crude
- open
- foursquare
- reserved
- candid
- point-blank
- disrespectful
- reticent
- closemouthed
- laconic
- artless
- plainspoken
- low
- discourteous
- terse
- brief
Antonyms:
bluff Sentence Examples
- Standing atop the bluff, we could see the vast expanse of the ocean stretching out before us.
- The climber carefully assessed the steep bluff before beginning his ascent.
- The politician attempted to use a bluff to sway public opinion on the controversial issue.
- The poker player's bluff was so convincing that his opponents folded without hesitation.
- The wind howled fiercely as it swept across the barren bluff.
- From the bluff, we could hear the distant rumble of thunder signaling an approaching storm.
- The real estate agent tried to sell the property by emphasizing its stunning view from the bluff.
- The captain skillfully maneuvered the ship away from the treacherous bluff.
- Despite his confident demeanor, his words seemed more like a bluff than a genuine promise.
- The fortress was strategically built atop a high bluff to defend against potential invaders.
FAQs About the word bluff
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion), pretense that your position is stronger than it really is, the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a fal
abrupt, short,blunt, gruff, vulgar, straight-out, unceremonious, direct, brusque, straightforward
circuitous, politic, smooth,diplomatic, civil, polite, politic, tactful, suave, circuitous
Standing atop the bluff, we could see the vast expanse of the ocean stretching out before us.
The climber carefully assessed the steep bluff before beginning his ascent.
The politician attempted to use a bluff to sway public opinion on the controversial issue.
The poker player's bluff was so convincing that his opponents folded without hesitation.
