noun
An act of bluffing; a false expression of the strength of one's position in order to intimidate; braggadocio.An attempt to represent oneself as holding a stronger hand than one actually does.The card game poker.One who bluffs; a bluffer.An excuse.verb
To make a bluff; to give the impression that one's hand is stronger than it is.(by analogy) To frighten or deter with a false show of strength or confidence; to give a false impression of strength or temerity in order to intimidate and gain some advantage.To take advantage by bluffing.