Bluff, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bluffed (&?;); p. pr. & vb. n. Bluffing.] 1. (Poker) 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, v. i. To act as in the game of bluff.
Bluff"-bowed` (&?;), a. (Naut.) Built with the stem nearly straight up and down.
Bluff"er, (&?;) n. One who bluffs.
Bluff"-head`ed (&?;), a. (Naut.) Built with the stem nearly straight up and down.
Bluff"ness, n. The quality or state of being bluff.
Bluff"y (&?;), a. 1. Having bluffs, or bold, steep banks.