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  • present participle of bluff.
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bluffing

[bluhf-ing] / ˈblʌf ɪŋ /










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Those who remain alive might well be bluffing, projecting resolve even if they would privately prefer to sue for peace.

From Slate Mar. 26, 2026

Some said war was all but inevitable, while one salesman who gave his name as Mehdi predicted the negotiations would succeed, saying: "The Americans are bluffing."

From Barron's Feb. 25, 2026

Anyone who confidently predicts its outcome is bluffing.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 16, 2025

"We aren't bluffing or joking - we don't have a purpose media wise we are only for money and money only and one of our main managers wanted me to reach out to you."

From BBC Sep. 29, 2025

He knows from years of playing Texas Hold’em with G’ma that whistling is her bluffing tell.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone




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