Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

poker face

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.96 in modern English

Syllables: pok-er -face
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

noun

Any similar expression used to prevent giving away one's motives, feelings, or situation.

Example Sentences

"Though he thought he had a perfect poker face, he had a number of tells his opponents soon learned."

Inflected Forms

poker faces (plural)

Phrases

poker-faced

Synonyms

straight face

Questions

What does poker face mean?: 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.

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