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- [bluhf]
- /blʌf/
- /blʌf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bluhf]
- /blʌf/
Definitions of bluffing word
- verb with object bluffing to mislead by a display of strength, self-confidence, or the like: He bluffed me into believing that he was a doctor. 1
- verb with object bluffing to gain by bluffing: He bluffed his way into the job. 1
- verb with object bluffing Poker. to deceive by a show of confidence in the strength of one's cards. 1
- verb without object bluffing to mislead someone by presenting a bold, strong, or self-confident front: That open face makes it impossible for him to bluff. 1
- noun bluffing an act or instance or the practice of bluffing: Her pathetic story was all a bluff to get money from us. His assertive manner is mostly bluff. 1
- noun bluffing a person who bluffs; bluffer: That big bluff doesn't have a nickel to his name. 1
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Origin of bluffing
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
1665-75; perhaps < Low German bluffen to bluster, frighten; akin to Middle Dutch bluffen to make a trick at cards
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Parts of speech for Bluffing
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bluffing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
bluffing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bluffing
noun bluffing
- buffoonery — Buffoonery is foolish behaviour that makes you laugh.
- dissimulation — the act of dissimulating; feigning; hypocrisy.
- fooling — a silly or stupid person; a person who lacks judgment or sense.
- clownishness — The state of being clownish.
adj bluffing
- dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
- imposturous — the action or practice of imposing fraudulently upon others.
adjective bluffing
- impostrous — (archaic) Characterized by imposture; deceitful.
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