Definition
outbluffing
verb
- deceiving or intimidating someone more successfully than they deceive or intimidate you; winning by using a false show of confidence or strength
Usage: present participle of 'outbluff'; commonly used in poker and other games of strategy
Examples
- He won the poker hand by outbluffing his opponent with a weak hand.
- She was outbluffing the other negotiators by appearing more confident than she felt.
- The chess player succeeded in outbluffing his rival into making a poor move.
- By outbluffing the bully, he managed to avoid a confrontation.
- The team was outbluffing their competitors with aggressive plays and bold strategies.
- She kept outbluffing her way through the interview despite her nervousness.