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poker face
poker facen. A face lacking any interpretable expression, as that of an expert poker player.
pok′er·faced′ (pō′kər-fāst′) adj.poker face n informal a face without expression, as that of a poker player attempting to conceal the value of his cards pok′er face`
n. a face that shows no emotion or intention. [1880–85, Amer.] pok′er-faced`, adj. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  poker face - a face without any interpretable expression (as that of a good poker player)poker game, poker - any of various card games in which players bet that they hold the highest-ranking handcountenance, visage - the appearance conveyed by a person's face; "a pleasant countenance"; "a stern visage" |
poker face
poker faceA blank, emotionless expression that gives no indication of one's thoughts or intentions. Poker players use such an expression so as not to give their opponents any clues about which cards they are holding. I kept looking over to see if she was impressed, but she wore a poker face throughout the performance. Now, make sure you keep your poker face on for these negotiations—we can't let them know where we stand.See also: face, pokerpoker faceA visage lacking any expression that can be interpreted, as in Whenever Betty attended one of her children's performances, she managed to keep a poker face . This term alludes to the facial expression of a poker player who is expert at concealing his feelings about his hand. [c. 1880] See also: face, pokerpoker face, aTotal lack of expression; deadpan. This term comes from gambling, where the astute player tries not to betray the quality of his or her hand by remaining expressionless. Originating in the late nineteenth century, the term was transferred to other areas in which individuals tried hard not to betray their thoughts. C. E. Mulford used it in his western novel, Rustler’s Valley (1924): “He glanced around the circle and found poker faces.”See also: pokerpoker face
Words related to poker facenoun a face without any interpretable expression (as that of a good poker player)Related Words- poker game
- poker
- countenance
- visage
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