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Bluff

Bluhf

/ˈblʌf/

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bluff

Dictionary meaning

Bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured.

Examples

  • A bluff but pleasant manner.
  • Their bluff succeeded in getting them accepted.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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