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TOEFL BNC: 11432 COCA: 7842

bluff

1 bluff /ˈblʌf/ verb
bluffs; bluffed; bluffing
1 bluff
/ˈblʌf/
verb
bluffs; bluffed; bluffing
Learner's definition of BLUFF
: to pretend that you will do something or that you know or have something in order to trick someone into doing what you want虚张声势;唬人
[no object]
[+ object]
[+ object] US : to pretend to do or make (something)假装做(某事)
2 bluff /ˈblʌf/ noun
plural bluffs
2 bluff
/ˈblʌf/
noun
plural bluffs
Learner's definition of BLUFF
[count]
: a false threat or claim that is meant to get someone to do something虚张声势的举动;唬人

call your bluff

◊ If you have made a bluff or a threat and people call your bluff, they tell you to do the thing you have threatened to do because they do not believe that you will really do it.让某人去做其威胁要做的事;接受某人挑战
compare 3bluff
3 bluff /ˈblʌf/ noun
plural bluffs
3 bluff
/ˈblʌf/
noun
plural bluffs
Learner's definition of BLUFF
[count]
: a high, steep area of land : cliff峭壁;悬崖;陡岸
compare 2bluff
4 bluff /ˈblʌf/ adjective
4 bluff
/ˈblʌf/
adjective
Learner's definition of BLUFF
[more bluff; most bluff]
: having a very open, honest, and direct way of talking that is friendly but not always polite直率豪爽的(有时不太礼貌)
TOEFL BNC: 11432 COCA: 7842

bluff

1 of 4

adjective

1
a
: having a broad flattened front
a ship with bluff bows
b
: rising steeply with a broad flat or rounded front
the bluff banks of the river
2
: good-naturedly frank and outspoken
a bluff, easygoing fellow
bluffly adverb
bluffness noun

bluff

2 of 4

noun (1)

: a high steep bank : cliff
stood on the bluffs overlooking the ocean

bluff

3 of 4

verb

bluffed; bluffing; bluffs

transitive verb

1
a
: to deter or frighten by pretense or a mere show of strength
bluffed them into surrendering
b
: deceive
bluff her way in without a ticket
c
: feign
The catcher bluffed a throw to first.
2
card games : to deceive (an opponent) by a bold bet on an inferior hand
was bluffed out of a winning hand

intransitive verb

: to bluff someone : act deceptively
You can tell when he is bluffing.
bluffer noun

bluff

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noun (2)

1
a
: a false threat or claim intended to deter or deceive someone : an act or instance of bluffing (see bluff entry 3)
Having … nothing to support his pretensions he decided to put up a bluff. Sherwood Anderson
His boss called his bluff.
b
: the practice of bluffing
The agreement had been reached, after weeks of bluff and haggle … Time
2
: one who bluffs
Choose the Right Synonym for bluff

bluff, blunt, brusque, curt, crusty, gruff mean abrupt and unceremonious in speech and manner.

bluff connotes good-natured outspokenness and unconventionality.

a bluff manner

blunt suggests directness of expression in disregard of others' feelings.

a blunt appraisal

brusque applies to a sharpness or ungraciousness.

a brusque response

curt implies disconcerting shortness or rude conciseness.

a curt command

crusty suggests a harsh or surly manner sometimes concealing an inner kindliness.

a crusty exterior

gruff suggests a hoarse or husky speech which may imply bad temper but more often implies embarrassment or shyness.

puts on a gruff pose

Example Sentences

Adjective he's a bluff but good-hearted teacher Verb She says someone else has made her a higher offer, but I think she's bluffing. Don't listen to his threats—he's just bluffing you. I bluffed my way through the interview.

Word History

Etymology

Adjective and Noun (1)

obsolete Dutch blaf flat; akin to Middle Low German blaff smooth

Verb and Noun (2)

probably from Dutch bluffen to boast, play a kind of card game

First Known Use

Adjective

1627, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun (1)

1666, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1791, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun (2)

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of bluff was in 1627
TOEFL BNC: 11432 COCA: 7842

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