唬
tiger; mighty; bluff
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesnoun
tiger
Literal meaning; also used metaphorically for power or ferocity.
The tiger is the king of the jungle.
There is a mighty tiger in this painting.
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He is as brave as a tiger.
In ancient China, the tiger was a symbol of strength.
A new tiger enclosure has been built in the park.
adjective
mighty; vigorous; ferocious
literaryDescriptive, often used in set phrases or to describe someone's spirit.
He plays ball with great vigor and force.
This team has a fierce, determined spirit.
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He has a pair of fierce, piercing eyes.
brave general
full of vitality
verb
to bluff; to intimidate by exaggeration; to scare
informalColloquial usage, often implying the threat is empty or exaggerated.
Don't bluff me, I know the truth.
What he said just now was just meant to scare people.
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I was almost intimidated by his bluff.
He's just trying to scare you, don't take it seriously.
You can't solve problems just by bluffing.