bluff
verb
To bluff in English means to deceive someone by pretending to be more confident or powerful than one really is.
noun
A bluff is a deceptive act of pretending to have more strength, power, or confidence than one actually has. It is also a high, steep bank, cliff, or hill.
Example
verb
- I bliffed my way through the exam, but I'm still not sure if I passed.
- The thief bliffed his way out of the house without being detected.
- She bliffed her way through the job interview and got the job.
noun
- I had a bliff of nostalgia when I entered the room.
- She had a bliff of fear when she heard the news.
- He had a bliff of joy when he saw his old friend.