bluff
/blʌf/ verbo C2En español: blufear, blofear
- To make a bluff; to give the impression that one’s hand is stronger than it is. · John bluffed by betting without even a pair.
- To frighten, deter, or deceive with a false show of strength or confidence; to give a false impression of strength or temerity in order to intimidate or gain some advantage. · The government claims it will call an election if this bill does not pass. Is it truly ready to do so, or is it bluffing?
- To perform or achieve by bluffing. · We bluffed our way past the guards.
- To give false information intentionally, to lie (to someone), to deceive; to put on an act.
He/she/it bluffs · Pasado bluffed · Participio pasado bluffed · Forma en -ing bluffing
Formas del verbo
- Forma base
- bluff
- He/she/it
- bluffs
- Pasado
- bluffed
- Participio pasado
- bluffed
- Forma en -ing
- bluffing
Phrasal verbs y expresiones
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"You can't bluff me, Count Sylvius." Holmes's eyes, as he gazed at him, contracted and lightened until they were like two menacing points of steel.
"And you talk about bluff!" said he.
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