A bluff is a high and steep edge of land, often next to water. It is like a small cliff that looks down over a river or the sea.
We walked near the bluff by the river.
The house is on a bluff over the ocean.
To bluff means to lie or trick someone about what you can do. It is often used in games or talks to make others believe something false.
He bluffed to win the card game.
She bluffed and said she had a big hand.
A bluff can be a way someone talks or acts to look brave or sure, even if they are scared inside. It is showing confidence to hide true feelings.
His bluff hid his fear well.
She put on a bluff to face the boss.
A bluff is an act or move to fool others. It means pretending something is true to get an advantage or win.
His offer was just a bluff to get a deal.
That threat was a bluff, not real danger.
To bluff means to trick by showing false strength or power. People do this to get what they want or win in competition.
The player bluffed to win the game.
They bluffed about their money in talks.
When speech or manner is described as bluff, it means it is simple, honest, and without small talk. It can be direct and rough but honest.
She gave a bluff answer to the question.
His bluff talk surprised everyone.
