Bluff Mnemonic

Explore definitions and mnemonics for bluff.

bluff

bluff

/blʌf/

Examples

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

noun

pretense that your position is stronger than it really is

noun

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

noun

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

verb

frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is

verb

very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front

adjective

bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured

adjective
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"Blue + Puff. He pretended to blow a giant blue puff but it was all just a fake."

Bluff + Puff. She made a puff to appear strong, just a bluff in the game.

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