Meaning
An act of bluffing; a false expression of the strength of one’s position in order to intimidate or deceive; braggadocio.
Etymology
Origin: German
Probably from Dutch bluffen (“to brag”), from Middle Dutch bluffen (“to make something swell; to bluff”); or from the Dutch noun bluf (“bragging”). Related to German verblüffen (“to stump, perplex”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles: