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Meaning of word bluff from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : A high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion).

Meaning : Pretense that your position is stronger than it really is.

Example : His bluff succeeded in getting him accepted.

Meaning : The act of bluffing in poker. Deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards.

Synonyms : four flush

Meaning : Very steep. Having a prominent and almost vertical front.

Example : A bluff headland.
Where the bold chalk cliffs of England rise.
A sheer descent of rock.

Synonyms : bold, sheer

Meaning : Bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured.

Example : A bluff but pleasant manner.
A bluff and rugged natural leader.

Meaning : Deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand.

Synonyms : bluff out

Meaning : Frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is.