bluff

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

  1. I bliffed my way through the exam, but I'm still not sure if I passed.
  2. The thief bliffed his way out of the house without being detected.
  3. She bliffed her way through the job interview and got the job.

noun

  1. I had a bliff of nostalgia when I entered the room.
  2. She had a bliff of fear when she heard the news.
  3. He had a bliff of joy when he saw his old friend.