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There are 11 meanings of the word Bluff.

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Bluff - as a noun

A high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

Pretense that your position is stronger than it really is

Example: "His bluff succeeded in getting him accepted"

The act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards

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Bluff - as an adjective satellite

Very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front

Example: "A bluff headland"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured

Example: "A bluff but pleasant manner"

Bluff - as a verb

Deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is

Bluff - as an adjective

Having a broad, flattened front.

Example: "The bluff bows of a ship"

Rising steeply with a flat or rounded front.

Surly; churlish; gruff; rough.

Roughly frank and hearty in one's manners.

Example: "A bluff answer"

Example Sentences

"He tried to call my bluff, but I wasn't bluffing."
"She gave him a look that he knew was just a bluff."
"The poker player made a big bluff to scare off his opponents."
"The detective saw through the suspect's bluff and confronted him."
"Don't let his tough talk fool you, it's all just a bluff."
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Word Game Points

Is BLUFF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bluff is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BLUFF has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is BLUFF a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bluff is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BLUFF has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is BLUFF a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bluff is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BLUFF has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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