bluff

bluff

noun

An attempt to deceive by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or intentions.

"His confident manner was just a bluff."

noun

A steep, broad cliff or headland, often with a flat or rounded front.

"The house stood on a bluff overlooking the sea."

verb

To deceive someone by pretending to have a capability or intention one lacks.

"He tried to bluff his way through the interview."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: direct, four flush, bluff out, bold, sheer, steep