Word: BLUFF
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Definition of BLUFF
- An act of bluffing; a false expression of the strength of one's position in order to intimidate; braggadocio.
"That is only bluff, or a bluff."
- An attempt to represent oneself as holding a stronger hand than one actually does.
"John's bet was a bluff: he bet without even so much as a pair."
- The card game poker.
- To make a bluff; to give the impression that one's hand is stronger than it is.
"John bluffed by betting without even a pair."
- (by analogy) To frighten or deter with a false show of strength or confidence; to give a false impression of strength or temerity in order to intimidate and gain some advantage.
"The government claims it will call an election if this bill does not pass. Is it truly ready to do so, or is it bluffing?"
- To take advantage by bluffing.
"We bluffed our way past the guards."
- A high, steep bank, for example by a river or the sea, or beside a ravine or plain; a cliff with a broad face.
- A small wood or stand of trees, typically poplar or willow.
- Having a broad, flattened front.
"the bluff bows of a ship"
- Rising steeply with a flat or rounded front.
- Surly; churlish; gruff; rough.
- To fluff, puff or swell up.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "bluff" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "bluff" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
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- # master of bluff
- # playing with bluff
- # in terms of bluff
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