a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
pretense that your position is stronger than it really is; his bluff succeeded in getting him accepted'
the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards
[ Syn: four flush ]
bluff (n.)
very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front; a bluff headland; where the bold chalk cliffs of England rise; a sheer descent of rock
bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured; a bluff but pleasant manner; a bluff and rugged natural leader'
bluff (adj.)
deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand
[ Syn: bluff out ]
frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is