Used in a Sentence

bluffing

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for bluffing.

Editorial note

It's like you can't stop bluffing in a high stakes game even when you've lost your credibility.

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Quick take

A bluff; a false expression of the strength of one's position in order to intimidate.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of bluffing gathered in one view.

noun

A bluff; a false expression of the strength of one's position in order to intimidate.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for bluffing.

noun

A bluff; a false expression of the strength of one's position in order to intimidate.

Example sentences

1

It's like you can't stop bluffing in a high stakes game even when you've lost your credibility.

2

Lol, be advised this may cost you your job if you are serious and not bluffing.

3

We don’t understand what his strategy is and whether he’s bluffing or really want to take us out of the euro.

4

Edit, and so far as bluffing, could an employer legally ask for W2's to verify?

5

So yeah that could be a downside to bluffing if you want the job.

6

If you are bluffing, yes, go ahead, you probably have nothing to lose.

7

When we don't know better we should keep our mouths shut rather than bluffing and blustering our way along.

8

They didn't, so Germany saw they were bluffing and won the game.

9

There is some very small chance that 1a is not true and in fact the manager is a total loose canon, or is bluffing.

10

After dismissing some typo-riddled communication I though was bluffing I found myself named in a lawsuit.

11

It'll be interesting to see if they have their own set of IP and specs to do that, or if it's just bluffing for leverage.

12

I don't think she was bluffing as she has already withheld her album from Spotify.

Quote examples

1

Then in a war-time situation we can say, "oh, yeah, we were just bluffing, we can easily spot you at those depths".

2

He thought I was bluffing and said "This comes out to only about $40 per month on your payment, are you really willing to not buy the house over $40?".

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use bluffing in a sentence?

It's like you can't stop bluffing in a high stakes game even when you've lost your credibility.

What does bluffing mean?

A bluff; a false expression of the strength of one's position in order to intimidate.

What part of speech is bluffing?

bluffing is commonly used as noun.