5 letter words ending in LUFF

Bluff

Part of Speech: noun, verb, adjective

Definitions:

• Noun: a steep cliff, bank, or promontory; an attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or will do something.
• Verb: try to deceive someone as to ones abilities or intentions.
• Adjective: blunt or direct in speech or manner.

Pronunciations:

• US: /blʌf/
• UK: /blʌf/

Origin and Usage:

The word "bluff" originated in the 1600s as a nautical term used to describe a vertical cliff or bank. It later evolved to mean a steep slope or a high bank. In the 1800s, the term began to be used figuratively to mean an attempt to deceive someone. The adjective form of "bluff" meaning "blunt or direct in speech or manner" emerged in the early 1900s.

Synonyms:

• Noun: cliff, crag, precipice, deception, fraud, ruse, trick
• Verb: deceive, mislead, trick
• Adjective: blunt, curt, direct, frank, straightforward

Related Words:

• blued
• blunt
• blurs
• blush
• blent

Example Sentences:

• The hikers were cautious as they approached the bluff overlooking the ocean.
• He tried to bluff his way through the interview by exaggerating his qualifications.
• Her boss appreciated

Fluff

Part of Speech: noun, verb

Definition:

• Noun: light, soft, and fluffy material that is used to fill cushions, pillows, and toys.
• Verb: to make something appear fuller or softer by shaking or beating it.

Pronunciations:

• US: /flʌf/
• UK: /flʌf/

Origin and Usage:

The word "fluff" originated in the mid-18th century, possibly from the Dutch word "pluif" meaning "down" or "feather". Its usage as a noun for soft, fluffy material dates back to the 19th century. The verb form, meaning to make something fuller or softer, has been in use since the early 20th century.

Synonyms:

• Noun: stuffing, filler, padding
• Verb: puff up, plump up, fill out

Related Words:

• Flake
• Flush
• Flask
• Flame
• Flair

Example Sentences:

• The pillow was filled with soft fluff.
• She fluffed the pillows before settling into bed.
• The cats fur was so fluffy and soft.
• He added extra fluff to the stuffing to make it softer.