| 单词 | to bluff off |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto bluff off 2. In the game of poker: To impose upon (an opponent) as to the value of one's hand of cards, by betting heavily upon it, speaking or gesticulating or otherwise acting in such a way as to make believe that it is stronger than it is, so as to induce him to ‘throw up’ his cards and lose his stake, rather than run the risk of betting against the bluffer. (Of U.S. origin.) Hence, transferred of other wagering, political tactics, international diplomacy, etc. to bluff off: to frighten off or deter (an opponent) by thus imposing upon him as to one's resources and determination. ΘΚΠ the mind > emotion > fear > quality of inspiring fear > quality of being intimidating > intimidate or bully [verb (transitive)] > deter fearc1380 abster1542 deter1578 affright1579 to bluff off1846 society > leisure > entertainment > pastimes > game > card game > poker > [verb (transitive)] > actions or tactics see1804 to make good1821 call1840 bluff1846 straddle1864 fill1865 to cash in1884 stack1896 slow-play1967 slow-roll1996 1846 S. F. Smith Theatr. Apprenticeship 149 Inasmuch as I believe you only trying to bluff me off, I go two hundred. a1859 N.Y. Spirit of Times ‘I goes you five dollars this time,’ says Jim... ‘I..goes you ten better,’ said Bill; ‘you ain't agoin' to bluff dis child.’ 1864 G. A. Sala in Daily Tel. 29 Sept. How can you hope to ‘bluff’ those who are such consummate masters of the game of brag? 1871 Daily News 4 Jan. The great point..is the shutting in of Paris, and the ‘bluffing off’ of France. 1885 N. York Weekly Sun 13 May 2/7 He went his whole heart, soul, and pocket on three aces and was bluffed by his opponent with a pair of trays. < as lemmas |
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