noun
bluffing
BLUH-fihng
Bluffing (noun) means the act of pretending to be stronger, more confident, or holding a better position than you really do. Example: “The other players suspected he was bluffing, but nobody dared call it.”
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The act of pretending to be stronger, more confident, or holding a better position than you really do.
"The other players suspected he was bluffing, but nobody dared call it."
How to use bluffing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFaking confidence or strength you don't have, especially in games like poker or in a negotiation.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bluffings
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What does “bluffing” mean?
The word “bluffing” means the act of pretending to be stronger, more confident, or holding a better position than you really do. In plain terms, faking confidence or strength you don't have, especially in games like poker or in a negotiation.
How do you pronounce “bluffing”?
“Bluffing” is pronounced BLUH-fihng (/ˈblʌfɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bluffing” in a sentence?
Here is “bluffing” used in a sentence: “The other players suspected he was bluffing, but nobody dared call it.”
What part of speech is “bluffing”?
“Bluffing” is a noun.
