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| Bluff |
| [Cf. OD. blaf flat,
broad, blaffaert one with a broad face, also, a boaster; or G.
verblüffen to confuse, LG. bluffen to frighten; to
unknown origin.] |
Having a broad, flattened front;
as, the bluff bows of a ship.
Rising steeply with a flat or rounded
front.
Surly; churlish; gruff; rough.
Abrupt; roughly frank; unceremonious; blunt;
brusque; as, a bluff answer; a bluff manner of talking; a
bluff sea captain.
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A high,
steep bank, as by a river or the sea, or beside a ravine or plain; a cliff
with a broad face.
An act of bluffing; an expression of self-
confidence for the purpose of intimidation; braggadocio; as, that is only
bluff, or a bluff.
A game at cards; poker.
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To deter (an opponent) from taking
the risk of betting on his hand of cards, as the bluffer does by betting
heavily on his own hand although it may be of less value.
To frighten or deter from accomplishing a
purpose by making a show of confidence in one's strength or resources] as,
he bluffed me off.
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To act as in the game of
bluff.
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