Meaning
bluff
- an attempt to deceive someone into believing that one has better resources or cards than is the case
- a deceptive threat or boast
In a sentence
Secondo me la sua minaccia è soltanto un bluff.
In my opinion, his threat is just a bluff.
Durante la partita di poker ha vinto grazie a un bluff incredibile.
During the poker game, he won thanks to an incredible bluff.
Perché non proviamo a scoprire il suo bluff?
Why don't we try to call his bluff?
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| bluff | masculine · singular |
| bluff | masculine · plural |
| bluff | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Borrowed from English; invariable in the plural (i bluff).
- Commonly used with verbs like 'fare un bluff' or 'scoprire il bluff'.