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bluff - Dictionary definition and meaning for bluff

BLUFF

(noun) the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards
synonyms : four flush
His bluff was caught by his opponent. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) pretense that your position is stronger than it really is
"his bluff succeeded in getting him accepted"
(noun) a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
She stood on the bluff, calling out to her lover. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is
He bluffed about being a karate expert. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand
synonyms : bluff out
He bluffed his opponent successfully and won the game. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured
"a bluff but pleasant manner", "a bluff and rugged natural leader"
She liked his blunt but pleasant manner of talking. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) 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"
synonyms : bold , sheer
He could see a bluff headland going into the sea. -added by naila_inlas

Selected Mnemonic for bluff

(Tag: Global) bluff ~ blue film; they made the blue film by bluffing the girl.
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Mnemonics for bluff

(Tag: ) In Bluff Master movie abhishek bacchan has Bluff (rough but good natured)manners.He bluffs (decieves every one whom he meets) and at the end of the movie he jumps from (High cliff .Bluff)Very Tall building
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