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BLUFFLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does bluffly mean?
• BLUFFLY (adverb)
The adverb BLUFFLY has 1 sense:
1. in a blunt direct manner
Familiarity information: BLUFFLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a blunt direct manner
Synonyms:
bluffly; bluntly; brusquely; flat out; roundly
Context example:
he was criticized roundly
Pertainym:
bluff (bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured)
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