Bluffly: meaning, definitions and examples

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bluffly

 

[ หˆblสŒfli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of speaking

In a bluffly manner refers to speaking or acting in a way that is intentionally misleading, often boasting or exaggerating one's abilities or characteristics. This term suggests a sense of bravado or confidence that may not be rooted in reality. People may use this manner to mask their insecurities or to impress others. Bluffly implies a certain casual or nonchalant attitude which might come off as confident, even if the truth is otherwise.

Synonyms

blusterously, boastfully, brashly

Examples of usage

  • He spoke bluffly about his achievements.
  • She answered the questions bluffly, pretending to know more.
  • They discussed their plans bluffly, without real conviction.
  • Bluffly asserting his skills, he sought to impress the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "bluffly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desavergonhadamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคถเคฐเฅเคฎเฅ€ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dreist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan berani

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั…ะฐะฑะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bezczelnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽšใ‹ใพใ—ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sans vergogne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ descaradamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cesurca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ป”๋ป”ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆู‚ุงุญุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bezostyลกnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bezostyลกne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽš้ขœๆ— ่€ปๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brez sramu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณsvรญfiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัะปะผะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒงแƒ•แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™hqir edษ™rษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ descaradamente

Etymology

The term 'bluffly' is derived from the verb 'bluff', which originally referred to a deceptive game or strategy in card games and gambling. The word 'bluff' has roots in the 19th century, thought to stem from the Dutch word 'bluffen', meaning 'to brag' or 'to boast'. Over time, 'bluff' evolved to encompass the idea of misleading others through bold or confident claims, often without any real foundation. The adverbial form 'bluffly' emerged to describe the manner in which someone makes such deceptive claims, emphasizing the nature of the statement rather than its truth. Language experts suggest that the evolution of 'bluff' reflects societal attitudes towards deception and bravado, as these traits can play significant roles in interpersonal communication and competition.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,416, 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.