bluffing

Definition of bluffing in English English dictionary: present participle of bluff
bluff: Abrupt; roughly frank; unceremonious; blunt; brusque; as, a bluff answer; a bluff manner of talking; a bluff sea captain
bluff: An attempt to represent yourself as holding a stronger hand than you do
John's bet was a bluff, he bet without even so much as a pair.
bluff: Having a broad, flattened front; as, the bluff bows of a ship
bluff: A small wood or stand of trees, typically poplar or willow
bluffing.: bo jook
Trust da hustla, sit down son. I gots dis round won. Look ya just a rook, aiight G? Y'ain't Congee Wong so why be bo jook?--Yukes (Golden Boy).
bluff: {a} big, large, swelled, surly, flustering
bluff: {n} a steep bank or high bold shore
bluff: a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion) frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured; "a bluff but pleasant manner"; "a bluff and rugged natural leader"
bluff: Surly; churlish; gruff; rough
bluff: A high bank or bold headland, presenting a precipitous front; a steep cliff (Bates & Jackson 1984)
bluff: (n ) An aggressive bid that has no chance of succeeding, usually made in order to induce an opponent to make a poor play (v ) to make such a bid
bluff: An unvegetated high bank composed largely of unconsolidated deposits with a near-vertical face overlooking a body of water
bluff: A steep,high bank
bluff: A high, steep bank, as by a river or the sea, or beside a ravine or plain; a cliff with a broad face
bluff: Rising steeply with a flat or rounded front
bluff: An act of bluffing; an expression of self- confidence for the purpose of intimidation; braggadocio; as, that is only bluff, or a bluff
bluff: a topographic feature such as a hill, cliff, or embankment with steep slopes (exceeding 18%) rising above the river corridor floodplain (see related but different definition for steep slopes)
bluff: To deter (an opponent) from taking the risk of betting on his hand of cards, as the bluffer does by betting heavily on his own hand although it may be of less value
bluff: A high, steep bank or cliff
bluff: bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured; "a bluff but pleasant manner"; "a bluff and rugged natural leader"
bluff: deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand
bluff: the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards pretense that your position is stronger than it really is; "his bluff succeeded in getting him accepted"
bluff: pretense that your position is stronger than it really is; "his bluff succeeded in getting him accepted"
bluff: A bet with a weak hand (typically a busted hand), usually intended to get other players to fold
bluff: An act of bluffing; an expression of self-confidence for the purpose of intimidation; braggadocio; as, that is only bluff, or a bluff
bluff: (a) Steep shore; (b) Full-bowed vessel
bluff: A bet with a weak hand (typically a busted hand), usually intended to get other players to fold A bluffing player usually has little or no chance of winning a showdown, but may suspect that other players will fold if they have not made strong hands either In limit play, bluffing is more often a good idea against weak, tight players, who may fold even if they think they have a chance of winning Bluffing is a bad idea against players who call too often, because it's unlikely to scare them out of the pot Bluffing is also a much more significant factor in pot-limit and no-limit play, where the bluffer can make calling an expensive proposition See also semi-bluff, represent, speeding, table cop, and advertising
bluff: a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
bluff: the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards
bluff: a steep headland, promontory, river bank, or cliff
bluff: {s} ascending steeply; simple and good-natured
bluff: To make a bluff
bluff: A bluff is an attempt to make someone believe that you will do something when you do not really intend to do it. It is essential to build up the military option and show that this is not a bluff What we're at here is a game of bluff. see also double bluff
bluff: To frighten or deter from accomplishing a purpose by making a show of confidence in one's strength or resources; as, he bluffed me off
bluff: To act as in the game of bluff
bluff: {i} headland, cliff; deceit, deception
bluff: very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front; "a bluff headland"; "where the bold chalk cliffs of England rise"; "a sheer descent of rock"
bluff: frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is
bluff: To bet, raise or reraise with the worst hand, in hopes that the remaining players will fold Bluffing is pretending you have a big hand when you do not
bluff: very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front; "a bluff headland"; "where the bold chalk cliffs of England rise"; "a sheer descent of rock
bluff: {f} deceive, swindle; mislead
bluff: If you call someone's bluff, you tell them to do what they have been threatening to do, because you are sure that they will not really do it. The Socialists have decided to call the opposition's bluff
bluff: To make other players believe that one has a better hand than he/she might otherwise have by betting or raising when they do not have the best hand
bluff: If you bluff, you make someone believe that you will do something when you do not really intend to do it, or that you know something when you do not really know it. Either side, or both, could be bluffing In each case the hijackers bluffed the crew using fake grenades. to pretend something, especially in order to achieve what you want in a difficult or dangerous situation (Probably from bluffen )
bluff: A game at cards; poker