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Definition of Poker face
1. Noun. A face without any interpretable expression (as that of a good poker player).
Definition of Poker face
1. Noun. (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. ¹
2. Noun. Any similar expression used to prevent giving away one's motives, feelings, or situation. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Poker Face
Literary usage of Poker face
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Foolish Finance by Gideon Wurdz (1905)
"Carrying a Block The poker face A Philanthropist Farmer to cover faster than a
... In short, he must carry a poker face and a bottomless purse whenever he ..."
2. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General by Thomas Spencer Baynes (1888)
"A good poker face is essential; the countenance should not betray the nature of
the hand. Talking without regard to facts (poker talk) is allowed, ..."
3. Fighting the Spoilsmen: Reminiscences of the Civil Service Reform Movement by William Dudley Foulke (1919)
"Proctor used to say it was the best poker face he had ever known though I do not
believe Doyle availed himself of its advantages. But we always noticed that ..."
4. The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page by Burton Jesse Hendrick, Woodrow Wilson (1922)
"We throw the bluff with a fine, straight poker face. Affectionately, To Frank N.
Doubleday and Others WHP London, Sunday, December 28,1913. ..."
5. Prime Ministers and Presidents by Charles Hitchcock Sherrill (1922)
"he has what we call a "poker face," for I take that to signify one of temporary
immobility but which at the same time notifies you its owner is being astute ..."
6. Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory Doctorow (2003)
"... poker face didn't twitch a muscle. "Hello, De- bra," he said. He'd been hanging
out with them since Lil had briefed him on the peril to the Mansion, ..."
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