Bluffing
/ˈblʌfɪŋ/
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:22 pts8 letters
Definition of Bluffing
verb
- 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."
- (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?"
- To take advantage by bluffing.
"We bluffed our way past the guards."
noun
- A bluff; a false expression of the strength of one's position in order to intimidate.
Anagrams of Bluffing
No exact anagrams found for "bluffing". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
b3
l1
u1
f4
f4
i1
n1
g2
Total: 17 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Bluffing
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.