Blufter

/ˈblʌftər/ noun

Definition

One who blufts or attempts to bluff; a variant or colloquial form of bluffer.

Etymology

From bluff + -ter suffix, an alternative agent noun formation possibly with dialectal origins.

Kelly Says

This less common variant of 'bluffer' appears in some regional dialects and older texts, showing how English creates multiple agent nouns from the same verb.

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