Bluffing

Word BLUFFING
Character 8
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˈblʌfɪŋ/

Definitions and meanings of "Bluffing"

What do we mean by bluffing?

To make a bluff; to give the impression that one's hand is stronger than it is.

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

To take advantage by bluffing.

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The word "bluffing" in example sentences

Therefore, your claim that I was bluffing is unsupported. ❋ Unknown (2007)

That sort of bluffing is counterproductive. continue reading ... ❋ Unknown (2003)

But, by producing an impression that he has what he wants -- in fact, by 'bluffing' -- a man can gain some of the advantages that he would gain by really having it. ❋ Max Beerbohm (1914)

Fighting by "bluffing" - Advantage and disadvantage of being in front - Getting wounded - How one may lose his life trying to save it - Deserved rebuke, "I thought, sir, prisoners were captured on battlefields, not in hospitals" - Distressed father hunting his wounded boy ❋ Berrien McPherson (1912)

Both the buyer and the seller understand that lying - the euphemism is "bluffing" - is part of the game; thus neither side gains an unfair advantage when it lies about the selling price or the purchase price. ❋ Unknown (2011)

(See #1.) 3) Whether Stupak or the progressives are bluffing is (or will be, eventually) an empirical question. ❋ Unknown (2010)

He may have succeeded in bluffing Bond, but he’s only calling with the other guys who obviously could have a very good hand. ❋ Unknown (2006)

"Y-- yes," stammered Milo, still battling with the idea of bluffing this calmly authoritative man. ❋ Albert Payson Terhune (1907)

Blix surmised that the bluffing was a cheap and effective deterrent. ❋ Unknown (2010)

People think Netanyahu is bluffing, which is convenient for a politician who wants to turn his back on prior positions without incurring any criticism or coalition turmoil. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This may be a ploy to call their bluff - if they're bluffing, that is. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Log in to Reply you can tell he is 'bluffing' his lips are moving -nt ❋ Unknown (2010)

I mean, is he really just kind of bluffing all of us? ❋ Unknown (2007)

The heavy lifting will be done by the concept of consent -- I consent to be torted in a boxing match; I consent to be defrauded within bounds -- "bluffing". ❋ Unknown (2006)

It's a kind of bluffing game, a game I always lose. ❋ Niven, Larry, 1938- (1992)

He was only "bluffing," and now he had to climb down, and the images were removed. ❋ George Milligan (N/A)

To show the _Clarion_ that we are not "bluffing," and that we are perfectly willing to demonstrate practically any position we ever take, we herewith accept its challenge. ❋ Chelsea Curtis Fraser (N/A)

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