Bluff

Pronunciation: /ˈblʌf/

Bluff (verb)

  1. to try to make someone believe you can do something, even if you can't.

Examples

  • She tried to bluff her way through the interview.
  • He bluffed about knowing the answer.

Common collocations: bluff one's way, bluff about, bluff to hide, steep bluff, edge of the bluff

Bluff (noun)

  1. a high, steep area of rock or earth, often by the sea or river.
  2. an act of pretending to have a stronger position or ability than you do.

Examples

  • The hikers admired the view from the bluff.
  • A bluff rose sharply above the river.

Synonyms of Bluff

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Bluff

  • when discussing uncovering truth
  • when discussing truthful behavior