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bluff

/blʌf/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does bluff mean?

noun, verb

A bluff is a raised bank or cliff, especially one formed by the erosive action of a river. To bluff is to talk or behave in a way that is intended to deceive or intimidate.

Example

"The hikers had to navigate around the steep bluff to reach the top of the mountain."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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