A risky strategy in poker in which a player calls down a hand when they, in fact, have nothing, giving away their chips. A strategy first invisioned and acted upon by a poker pioneer from Lexington, KY named Sam.
Will: All-in
Sam: Call ... oops
*Will rakes in chips*
John to Nick: There goes Sam with that ingenious bluff call again.
Sam: Call ... oops
*Will rakes in chips*
John to Nick: There goes Sam with that ingenious bluff call again.
by nkurkjy June 09, 2007
When someone pretends to be about to do something, and another person challenges them to actually do it.
Originally from poker, when someone acts like they have good cards and their opponent makes them prove it.
The aim of a bluff is to scare or intimidate someone. The use in poker is so that an opponent will quit the round.
Originally from poker, when someone acts like they have good cards and their opponent makes them prove it.
The aim of a bluff is to scare or intimidate someone. The use in poker is so that an opponent will quit the round.
He said he was about to leave her forever, in an effort to make her jealous, but she called his bluff and made him leave.
I've always wanted to call a bluff, and I got my chance when the student told me his dog had died. His mother said they had never owned an animal.
I've always wanted to call a bluff, and I got my chance when the student told me his dog had died. His mother said they had never owned an animal.
by AnkhianMorePork October 31, 2011
In poker, a player who often calls but seldom raises -- making him impossible to bluff but easy to beat with good cards.
"George is a calling station, so don't try to get him off his cards unless you have at least top pair."
by Coell May 13, 2005
President Bush's downright derek call to allow Mexican truckers free access to American highways, was blocked by emergency legislation.
by sandspit October 23, 2007
during a conversation
john : have you heard about the new ipad
steve: nature calls brb dude
john : lol take your time
john : have you heard about the new ipad
steve: nature calls brb dude
john : lol take your time
by dodopotter October 18, 2013
I don't think you've really lost 300 pounds - you just say you have. Produce some Before & After photos. I'm calling you out!
by SugarFreeSheila.com June 29, 2004