French Meaning of bluff

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Definitions and Meaning of bluff in English

Wordnet

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

Wordnet

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

Wordnet

bluff (s)

very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front

bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

Webster

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.

Webster

bluff (v. i.)

To act as in the game of bluff.

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