bluffing
Pronunciation: [ˈblʌfɪŋ]
Word
Context: "games"
(verb) to pretend to be strong or confident in a game or situation, even if you are not. It's like showing off to make others think you are better than you really are. People do this to trick others into making mistakes.
Example
She was bluffing when she said she had a better hand in the card game.
Example
He wasn’t bluffing; he actually had a very weak hand.
Example
Did you notice him bluffing during the poker game?
Context: "intimidation"
(verb) to make someone believe you will do something bad or scary, even if you do not really plan to do it. It’s like scaring someone by pretending you are going to act tough.
Example
She was bluffing about quitting her job to make her boss take her seriously.
Example
He wasn’t bluffing about leaving; he actually packed his things.
Example
Is he really bluffing when he says he will leave if things don’t change?
Context: "games"
(noun) a trick or false statement made during a game to deceive others. When someone tries to make you believe they are in a stronger position than they are, it is called bluffing.
Example
His bluffing in the game impressed everyone at the table.
Example
The bluffing didn't work this time, and he lost the match.
Example
Was the bluffing obvious to everyone, or did some people fall for it?
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