Definitions
1.NounAn act of bluffing; a false expression of the strength of one’s position in order to intimidate or deceive; braggadocio."That is only bluff, or That is only a bluff."
2.NounAn attempt to represent oneself as holding a stronger hand than one actually does."John’s bet was a bluff: he bet without even so much as a pair."
3.NounThe card game poker.
4.NounOne who bluffs; a bluffer.
5.NounPretense, excuse.
6.VerbTo make a bluff; to give the impression that one’s hand is stronger than it is."John bluffed by betting without even a pair."
7.VerbTo frighten, deter, or deceive with a false show of strength or confidence; to give a false impression of strength or temerity in order to intimidate or gain some advantage."The government claims it will call an election if this bill does not pass. Is it truly ready to do so, or is it bluffing?"
8.VerbTo perform or achieve by bluffing."We bluffed our way past the guards."
9.VerbTo give false information intentionally, to lie (to someone), to deceive; to put on an act.
10.NounA high, steep bank, for example by a river or the sea, or beside a ravine or plain; a cliff with a broad face.
11.NounA small wood or stand of trees, typically poplar or willow.
12.AdjectiveHaving a broad, flattened front."the bluff bows of a ship"
13.AdjectiveRising steeply with a flat or rounded front.
14.AdjectiveSurly; churlish; gruff; rough.
15.AdjectiveRoughly frank and hearty in one's manners."a bluff answer; a bluff manner of talking; a bluff sea captain"
16.VerbTo fluff, puff or swell up.