1. A person who tries to deceive others by pretending to have knowledge, ability, or feelings they do not actually possess
   "The bluffer managed to convince everyone he was an expert, despite knowing little about the subject";
   - four-flusher [N. Amer]

1. Very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
   "a bluff headland";
   - bold, sheer
    
2. Bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured
   "a bluff but pleasant manner"; "a bluff and rugged natural leader"

Derived forms: bluffers

See also: direct, steep

Type of: deceiver, slicker [informal], trickster

Encyclopedia: Bluffer