Pronunciation: /blʌf/
noun a steep cliff, bank, or promontory
A1 He tried to scare the other kids with a bluff about a ghost in the woods.
A2 She saw through his bluff and realized he was lying about his age.
B1 The politician's bluff about lowering taxes was quickly debunked by economists.
B2 The poker player's bluff was so convincing that his opponent folded their hand.
C1 The CEO's bluff about expanding into new markets turned out to be a risky move.
C2 Her bluff of resigning from the company if her demands were not met was taken seriously by the board.
verb to try to deceive someone by making them believe something that is not true
A1 He tried to bluff his way out of trouble by pretending he knew the answer.
A2 She bluffed her opponent into thinking she had a better hand in poker.
B1 The salesman bluffed about the quality of the product to make a sale.
B2 The politician was caught bluffing about his involvement in the scandal.
C1 The expert bluffed his way through the interview, even though he didn't know much about the topic.
C2 She was known for her ability to bluff convincingly in high-stakes negotiations.
adjective having a broad, steep face
A1 He wore a bluff expression to hide his nervousness.
A2 She gave a bluff response to avoid revealing her true feelings.
B1 The salesman's bluff attitude made it difficult to trust his claims.
B2 The CEO's bluff demeanor masked his true intentions.
C1 The politician's bluff promises were seen through by the public.
C2 The spy used a bluff cover story to infiltrate the enemy's headquarters.
formal The businessman tried to bluff his way through the negotiations.
informal Don't believe him, he's just bluffing.
slang She's really good at calling someone's bluff.
figurative His confident demeanor was just a bluff to hide his insecurities.
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