bluff catcher
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Meaning · English
A hand which can beat a bluff but not any hand better than a bluff.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
On such a coordinated board, queens are basically a bluff catcher.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bluff catcher” mean?
A hand which can beat a bluff but not any hand better than a bluff.
Is “bluff catcher” formal or informal?
bluff catcher is generally slang.