Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bluff
verb
/blʌf/
Definition
To deceive someone by pretending to be more confident or capable than one actually is.
Examples
- He tried to bluff his way through the interview by exaggerating his skills.
- She was good at poker because she knew how to bluff effectively.
Meaning
The act of making someone believe that you can do something you actually cannot or that you are more powerful or important than you really are.
Synonyms
- deceive
- fool
- mislead
- hoax
