noun. ['ˈblʌf'] a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion).
noun. ['ˈblʌf'] pretense that your position is stronger than it really is.
adjective. ['ˈblʌf'] very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front.
verb. ['ˈblʌf'] frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is.
adjective. ['ˈblʌf'] bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured.
noun. ['ˈblʌf'] the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards.
verb. ['ˈblʌf'] deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand.