noun
bluffing
BLUH-fihng
noun
1
The act of pretending to be stronger, more confident, or holding a better position than you really do.
"The other players suspected he was bluffing, but nobody dared call it."
How to Use Bluffing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFaking confidence or strength you don't have, especially in games like poker or in a negotiation.
Word Forms
bluffings plural
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