BLUFF

Definition of BLUFF

  1. (noun)a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
  2. (noun)pretense that your position is stronger than it really is
  3. (noun)the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards
  4. (verb)deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand
  5. (verb)frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is
  6. (adj)very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
  7. (adj)bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured