Define poker face. Poker face synonyms, poker face pronunciation, poker face translation, English dictionary definition of poker face. Bass heavy music,. (in poker) An impassive facial expression cultivated to prevent other players from determining whether one's actions in the game are the result of a quality hand, or of bluffing. ( Lady GaGa's song) similar expression used to prevent giving away one's motives, feelings, or situation.
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n. A face lacking any interpretable expression, as that of an expert poker player.
poker face
ninformal a face without expression, as that of a poker player attempting to conceal the value of his cards
pok′er face`
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[1880–85, Amer.]
| 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 hand countenance, visage - the appearance conveyed by a person's face; 'a pleasant countenance'; 'a stern visage' |
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noun
an expressionless face: He can tell a funny story with a poker face.
a person who has or deliberately assumes a poker face: It is impossible to tell what that poker face is really thinking.
Words related to poker face
deadpan, mask, seriousness, impassivity, inscrutability
Words nearby poker face
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Origin of poker face
OTHER WORDS FROM poker face
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British Dictionary definitions forpoker face
noun
informala face without expression, as that of a poker player attempting to conceal the value of his cards
Gaga Meaning
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Idioms and Phrases withpoker face
A 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]
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