Bluff Word Meaning

Etymology:

late 17th century (originally in the sense ‘blindfold, hoodwink’): from Dutch bluffen ‘brag’, or bluf ‘bragging’. The current sense (originally US, mid 19th century) originally referred to bluffing in the game of poker

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

an attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or is going to do something

Short Definition:

attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or is going to do something

Examples:

• the offer was denounced as a bluff
• his game of bluff

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

try to deceive someone as to one's abilities or intentions

Short Definition:

try to deceive someone as to one's abilities or intentions

Examples:

• he's been bluffing all along
• they bluffed their way past the sentries
• the object is to bluff your opponent into submission