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bluffing
/bˈlʌfɪŋ/ · 8 letters · 7 distinct letters
A form of bluff.
- verb
deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand
- noun
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
- noun
pretense that your position is stronger than it really is
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
- adjective
very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
a bluff headland
- adjective
bluntly direct and outspoken but good natured
a bluff but pleasant manner