Bluff meaning

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

pretense that your position is stronger than it really is

“his bluff succeeded in getting him accepted”

the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards

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

frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is

very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front

“a bluff headland”

“where the bold chalk cliffs of England rise”

bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured

“a bluff but pleasant manner”

“a bluff and rugged natural leader”