Search Result:bluff
KK Pronunciation
〔 blʌf 〕
Pronunciation
〔 blʌf 〕
Overview of noun bluff
The noun bluff has 3 senses
- bluff -- (a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion))
- bluff -- (pretense that your position is stronger than it really is; "his bluff succeeded in getting him accepted")
- bluff, four flush -- (the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards)
Overview of verb bluff
The verb bluff has 2 senses
- bluff, bluff out -- (deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand)
- bluff -- (frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is)
Overview of adj bluff
The adj bluff has 2 senses
- bluff, bold, sheer -- (very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front; "a bluff headland"; "where the bold chalk cliffs of England rise"; "a sheer descent of rock")
- bluff -- (bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured; "a bluff but pleasant manner"; "a bluff and rugged natural leader")