First Known Use: 1885
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poker face
noun
: an expression on your face that does not show your thoughts or feelings
Full Definition of POKER FACE
: an inscrutable face that reveals no hint of a person's thoughts or feelings
— po·ker–faced \ˈpō-kər-ˌfāst\ adjective
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Origin of POKER FACE
2poker; from the poker player's need to conceal emotions during play
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