pokerfaced


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poker face

n.
A face lacking any interpretable expression, as that of an expert poker player.
pok′er·faced′ (pō′kər-fāst′) adj.
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pokerfaced

adjective
Lacking expression:
blank, deadpan, expressionless, inexpressive.
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