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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 bluff n. Pronunciation: ' bləf Function: adjective Etymology: obsolete Dutch blaf flat; akin to Middle Low German blaff smooth Date: 1627 1 a : having a broad flattened front b : rising steeply with a broad flat or rounded front 2 : good-naturedly frank and outspoken –bluff·ly adverb –bluff·ness noun synonyms BLUFF , BLUNT , BRUSQUE , CURT , CRUSTY , GRUFF mean abrupt and unceremonious in speech and manner. BLUFF connotes good-natured outspokenness and unconventionality <a bluff manner>. BLUNT suggests directness of expression in disregard of others' feelings <a blunt appraisal>. BRUSQUE applies to a sharpness or ungraciousness <a brusque response>. CURT implies disconcerting shortness or rude conciseness <a curt command>. CRUSTY suggests a harsh or surly manner sometimes concealing an inner kindliness <a crusty exterior>. GRUFF suggests a hoarse or husky speech which may imply bad temper but more often implies embarrassment or shyness <puts on a gruff pose>.]]> 2 bluff n. Function: noun Date: 1666 : a high steep bank : CLIFF ]]> 3 bluff n. Function: verb Etymology: probably from Dutch bluffen to boast, play a kind of card game Date: 1791 transitive verb 1 a : to deter or frighten by pretense or a mere show of strength b : DECEIVE c : FEIGN <the catcher bluff ed a throw to first> 2 : to deceive (an opponent) in cards by a bold bet on an inferior hand intra…