Bluffing

Pronunciation: /ˈblʌfɪŋ/

Bluffing (noun)

  1. Trying to make others believe you are more confident, skilled, or powerful than you really are.
  2. Making a false statement or threat to influence someone’s actions, without having real support.
  3. In games, acting as if you have better cards than you do to trick other players.

Examples

  • His bluffing made others think he was more confident.
  • The team avoided bluffing when they were unsure.