Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bluffer

noun
ˈblʌfər
Definition
A person who deceives others, usually by pretending to have more knowledge or skills than they actually do.
Examples
  • He’s just a bluffer; don’t take what he says seriously.
  • In poker, it’s common to meet bluffer who try to mask their weak hands.
  • She bluffed her way through the interview, pretending to know more than she did.
Meaning
Someone who tries to impress or trick others by making false claims about their capabilities.
Synonyms
  • deceiver
  • fraud
  • pretender
  • faker
  • charlatan