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Definition bluff in American English

bluff verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/blʌf/
1

to deliberately give a false idea to someone about what you intend to do, or about the facts of a situation, especially in order to gain an advantage

Example

They said they'd had another offer, but we knew they were just bluffing.

Example

She managed to bluff her way past the guards, by saying she was a reporter.

Synonyms and related words
misspeak deceive make up
Definition bluff in American English