“bluff”

Definitions

• adjective

  very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front

  Synonyms: bold, sheer, herod, abrupt, act, acting, affable, affect, affectation, aggressive, appearance, approachable

  • Example:“a bluff headland”
  • Example:“where the bold chalk cliffs of England rise”

• adjective

  bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured

  • Example:“a bluff but pleasant manner”
  • Example:“a bluff and rugged natural leader”

• noun

  a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

• noun

  pretense that your position is stronger than it really is

  • Example:“His bluff succeeded in getting him accepted.”

• noun

  the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards

  Synonyms: four flush

• 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