Defn: 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. [U. S.]
2. 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. [Colloq.]
BLUFF
Bluff, v. i.
Defn: To act as in the game of bluff.
BLUFF-BOWED
Bluff"-bowed` (, a. (Naut.)
Defn: Built with the stem nearly straight up and down.
BLUFFER
Bluff"er, ( n.
Defn: One who bluffs.
BLUFF-HEADED
Bluff"-head`ed (, a. (Naut.)
Defn: Built with the stem nearly straight up and down.