bluff
|bluff|
/blʌf/
pretend strength
Etymology
'bluff' originates from Dutch, specifically the word 'bluffen,' where 'bluffen' meant 'to boast or brag.'
'bluffen' transformed into the English word 'bluff' and eventually became the modern English word 'bluff.'
Initially, it meant 'to boast or brag,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'deceive' and 'steep cliff.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a steep cliff or bank, especially by a river or the sea.
The hikers admired the view from the bluff.
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Verb 1
to deceive someone by pretending to have a stronger position or more resources than one actually has.
He tried to bluff his way through the interview.
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Adjective 1
good-naturedly direct, blunt, or frank; heartily outspoken.
His bluff manner made him popular among his peers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45