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Bluffer: meaning, definitions and examples

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bluffer

 

[ หˆblสŒfษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person who deceives

A bluffer is someone who pretends to have skills or knowledge they do not actually possess, often to impress or deceive others. This term is commonly used in various contexts, especially in games such as poker, where players may bluff to mislead their opponents about their true hands. The act of bluffing can involve making bold claims or taking risks that are not backed by genuine ability. Being a bluffer can sometimes lead to success, but it also carries the risk of being exposed as a fraud. It's important to recognize the line between playful deception and dishonesty.

Synonyms

deceiver, faker, imposter, pretender

Examples of usage

  • He is a master bluffer at the poker table.
  • Don't be a bluffer; just show what you really know.
  • She bluffed her way through the interview.
  • The salesman was just a bluffer, promising more than he could deliver.

Translations

Translations of the word "bluffer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bluffer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅ‹เค–เฅ‡เคฌเคพเคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bluffer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penipu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปะตั„ัƒะฒะฐะปัŒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ blefujฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒฉใƒƒใƒ•ใ‚กใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bluffer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bluffador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท blรถf yapan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ธ”๋Ÿฌํผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุชุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blufujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ blufujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่™šๅผ ๅฃฐๅŠฟ็š„ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bluffer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bluffer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะฐัา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒšแƒ”แƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blรถfรงรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bluffador

Etymology

The term 'bluffer' originated from the verb 'bluff', which itself is believed to have derived from the 19th-century English slang. The exact origins are somewhat unclear, but it is thought to have come from a combination of the word 'bluff' meaning 'to deceive' and variations in usage throughout card games. The usage of 'bluff' in card games like poker became popular in the mid-1800s, where players would intentionally mislead others about the strength of their hands. From these gaming roots, 'bluffer' emerged to describe a person who engages in such deceitful tactics, extending beyond just poker to describe anyone who misrepresents their capabilities or intentions. Over time, the term has found its way into everyday language, often used to describe individuals in various scenarios, from business to social situations.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,880, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.