Meaning & use
bluff
To pretend to be more confident, capable, or willing to act than is actually the case, in order to deceive.
See it in a sentence
He bluffed his way through the negotiation, hoping no one would question his numbers.
In poker, a good player can bluff convincingly even with a weak hand.
A note on using this word
"Call someone's bluff" means to challenge them to prove a claim you suspect is false.
Words with a similar meaning
pretendfake
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A steep cliff or bank, especially along a river or coast.
The house stood on a bluff overlooking the wide river below.
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