"Pokerface" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Poker face refers to a person's facial expression that gives away no information about their emotions or intentions. It is a neutral or expressionless face that is difficult to read. The term comes from the card game poker, in which players aim to keep their hands private in order not to reveal their strategy to the other players. In everyday life, someone with a poker face is seen as being exceptionally good at hiding their emotions or thoughts, making it challenging for others to gauge their reactions or intentions.
Pokerface (noun) In poker, a player's poker face is a neutral expression to conceal their emotions and obscure their hand strength, making it difficult for opponents to read their cards. + "He wore a poker face to conceal his frustration during the long game." To maintain a poker face is to keep a detached, impassive expression, often used to hide one's true feelings or intentions. + "I tried to keep a poker face during the job interview, but they still saw right through me." A poker face can also refer to a calm and confident demeanor, often used to intimidate opponents or inspire confidence. + "The champion swam with a poker face, finishing the competition with a strong performance." In a broader sense, a poker face can describe someone's ability to remain unnervingly calm in the face of intense situations or uncertainty. + "My friend has a poker face and managed to keep his cool during the chaotic flight crisis." The phrase "don't have a poker face" is often used to describe someone who wears their heart on their sleeve, revealing their true emotions openly. + "She doesn't have a poker face, her excitement was palpable when she got engaged."
To hit or prod (someone or something) lightly with a poking motion, typically with the fingers.
The verb "poking" can have a few related meanings depending on the context. In a literal sense, "poking" refers to the act of pushing or thrusting something, typically with a pointed or blunt object, in order to get something out, in, or into a particular place. For example, you might poke a fire to get more spark or poking your finger into a hole to retrieve something from it.In a figurative sense, "poking" can refer to teasing, or rudely or playfully making jokes or remarks about someone. This is often associated with flirting or jabbing someone, possibly to provoke a reaction.It can also refer to an action related to searching or exploring, such as poking around in a place, which means to search or explore carefully and slowly.