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Definition bluff in British English

bluff adjective

adjective
/blʌf/
1

someone who is bluff has a very direct manner that might offend some people, but is friendly and happy and does not intend to upset anyone

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1.1

used about the behaviour of such a person

Example

His bluff manner of speaking put off some people.

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Definition bluff in British English