Semi-bluff

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A type of bluff where the bluffer believes that the bluff has some chance of immediate success and also that they have some chance of improving their hand to win at a showdown.
Verb
  1. 1
    To attempt a semi-bluff

Etymology

From semi- + bluff.

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