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NOUN (3)

1. a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion);

2. pretense that your position is stronger than it really is;
- Example: "his bluff succeeded in getting him accepted"

3. the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards;
[syn: bluff, four flush]


VERB (2)

1. deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand;
[syn: bluff, bluff out]

2. frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is;


ADJECTIVE (2)

1. very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front;
- Example: "a bluff headland"
- Example: "where the bold chalk cliffs of England rise"
- Example: "a sheer descent of rock"
[syn: bluff, bold, sheer]

2. bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured;
- Example: "a bluff but pleasant manner"
- Example: "a bluff and rugged natural leader"

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