bluff in Italian

bluff in Italian is bluff, scogliera, bluffare — bluff means to pretend to be stronger, more confident, or more prepared than you really are, in order to deceive or intimidate.

bluff in Italian

bluff

noun

(countable, or, uncountable) An act of bluffing; a false expression of the strength of one’s position in order to intimidate or deceive; braggadocio.

scogliera

noun

A high, steep bank, for example by a river or the sea, or beside a ravine or plain; a cliff with a broad face.

bluffare

verb

bleffare

verb

bluffare

verb

(by analogy) To frighten, deter, or deceive with a false show of strength or confidence; to give a false impression of strength or temerity in order to intimidate or gain some advantage.

What does "bluff" mean?

verb To pretend to be stronger, more confident, or more prepared than you really are, in order to deceive or intimidate.
"He bluffed his way through the interview without any real experience."
noun An act of pretending to be stronger or more confident than you really are.
"His threat to quit turned out to be just a bluff."
noun A steep cliff or bank, often beside a river or the sea.
"They watched the sunset from the top of the bluff."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

bluff in a sentence

He bluffed his way through the interview without any real experience.
She was bluffing the whole time — she had a terrible hand.
His threat to quit turned out to be just a bluff.
They watched the sunset from the top of the bluff.

Similar words in Italian

bravado crag deception escarpment fake precipice

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "bluff" in Italian?

"bluff" in Italian is bluff, scogliera, bluffare. bluff means: To pretend to be stronger, more confident, or more prepared than you really are, in order to deceive or intimidate.

How do you use "bluff" in a sentence?

Example: "He bluffed his way through the interview without any real experience." In Italian, "bluff" is bluff, scogliera, bluffare.

Are there other ways to say "bluff" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "bluff": bluff, scogliera, bluffare, bleffare.

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