English

Alternative spellings
poker faced

Etymology
From the attitude necessary in the game of poker, since one is ill-advised to reveal delight at being dealt a winning hand lest other players decline to bet (or contrariwise, show disappointment at a poor hand if one is inclined to bluff#Verb|bluff).

Adjective
poker-faced
#Wearing a poker face: studiously neutral; giving nothing away.

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