bluffing
Translation
bluffing, deception, posturing
Examples
His bluffing didn't fool anyone.
His bluffing didn't fool anyone.
In poker, bluffing is a key skill.
In poker, bluffing is a key skill.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) bluffing (sb.'s) act of deception His bluffing didn't fool anyone.
bluffing is ((sth.)) the act of bluffing is (sth.) In poker, bluffing is a key skill.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deception, pretense, posturing, feigning
Etymology
From the verb 'to bluff', which comes from Dutch 'bluffen' (to brag, boast). The '-ing' suffix forms a noun indicating an action or process.
Memory Tips
Think of a poker player's face while they are in the act of 'bluffing'. The '-ing' emphasizes the ongoing action.