1. (

• bluff ,
• bluff_out

) deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand ;

2. (

• bluff

) frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is ;

1. (

• bluff ,
• bold ,
• sheer

) 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" ;

2. (

• bluff ,

) bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured; "a bluff but pleasant manner"; "a bluff and rugged natural leader" ;