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bluff

verb

/blʌf/

Meaning

to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess

He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.

call someone's bluff

deceive, pretend, mislead, trick, feign

reveal, confess, admit

bluff game, bluff strategy, bluff his way, call the bluff

to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

to make the sound and movement of vomiting without bringing anything up

to boast or brag about something, especially in an excessive way

To confuse or puzzle someone.

To support or strengthen; to make stronger or more confident.

to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources