Bluffing

/ˈblʌfɪŋ/

Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:22 pts8 letters
Definition of Bluffing

verb

  1. To make a bluff; to give the impression that one's hand is stronger than it is.

    "John bluffed by betting without even a pair."

  2. (by analogy) To frighten or deter with a false show of strength or confidence; to give a false impression of strength or temerity in order to intimidate and gain some advantage.

    "The government claims it will call an election if this bill does not pass. Is it truly ready to do so, or is it bluffing?"

  3. To take advantage by bluffing.

    "We bluffed our way past the guards."

verb

  1. To fluff, puff or swell up.
Anagrams of Bluffing

No exact anagrams found for "bluffing". This word has a unique letter combination.

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Bluffing"

Bluffing is a 8-letter word that scores 17 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Bluffing" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "bluffing" is a high-scoring word.