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bluff

/blʌf/

bluffnoun

bluffs

/blʌf/

Translations

блеф

His claim to have a winning hand was just a bluff.

Его утверждение о том, что у него выигрышная рука, было просто блефом.

утес

The hikers admired the view from the top of the bluff.

Туристы любовались видом с вершины утеса.

Additional translations

обман

блефовка

Definitions

A steep cliff, bank, or promontory, typically overlooking a river or sea.

The hikers stood at the edge of the bluff, taking in the breathtaking view of the ocean below.

An attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or will do something.

His claim to have inside information was just a bluff to intimidate his opponents.

Synonyms

bluffverb

bluffed

Past Simple

bluffed

Past Participle

bluffing

Gerund

/blʌf/

Translations

блефовать

He tried to bluff his way through the poker game.

Он пытался блефовать в покерной игре.

Additional translations

запугивать

обманывать

блестеть

пускать пыль в глаза

Definitions

To deceive someone by pretending to have a stronger position or more resources than one actually possesses.

He tried to bluff his way through the negotiation by claiming he had other offers.

To mislead or deceive someone by making a false show of confidence or strength.

She decided to bluff her opponents by raising the stakes in the poker game.

Synonyms

bluffadjective

bluffer

Comp.

bluffest

Super.

/blʌf/

Translations

грубоватый

She appreciated his bluff honesty.

Она ценила его грубоватую честность.

Additional translations

откровенный

прямолинейный

резкий

Definitions

Having a very direct, straightforward, and sometimes abrupt manner.

His bluff manner often caught people off guard, but they appreciated his honesty.

Having a broad, steep front, typically used to describe a cliff or hill.

The bluff cliffs provided a stunning view of the ocean below.

Synonyms