Crossword clues for poker face
Wiktionary
n. 1 (context poker English) 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. 2 Any similar expression used to prevent giving away one's motives, feelings, or situation.
WordNet
n. a face without any interpretable expression (as that of a good poker player)
Wikipedia
"Poker Face" is Ayumi Hamasaki's debut single under Avex Trax. It was released on 8 April 1998.
Poker face may refer to:
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Blank expression or poker face
- Poker face, a poker term for such a blank expression
"Poker Face" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga from her debut studio album, The Fame (2008). Produced by RedOne, it was released as the album's second single in late 2008 for some markets and in early 2009 for the rest of the world. "Poker Face" is an uptempo synthpop song in the key of G minor, following in the footsteps of her previous single " Just Dance", but with a darker musical tone. The main idea behind the song is bisexuality and was a tribute by Gaga to her rock and roll boyfriends. Lyrically, the track is about a woman engaged in the practice of cockteasing.
"Poker Face" was acclaimed by most critics, who praised the robotic hook and the chorus. The song attained worldwide success, topping the charts in twenty countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and many European countries. "Poker Face" is the best-selling single of 2009 worldwide, with over 9.5 million in sales. It is among the best-selling singles of all time, having sold over 14 million copies. The accompanying music video for the song portrays Gaga singing it in various costumes and playing strip poker in a getaway villa.
Gaga performed the song for the eighth season of the television show American Idol as well as the Fame Ball and Monster Ball tours. The live performances included an electronic version and an acoustic version, which she played on the piano. It was nominated for both Song of the Year and Record of the Year at the 52nd Grammy Awards, and won the Award for Best Dance Recording.
Usage examples of "poker face".
But for once I'm going to drop my poker face at this table and come right out and say it, straight fact.
Yet somehow he had an idea this little gnome of a man had seen past his poker face to his sudden and deep relief.
Mike blinked at that, but said nothing, and hastily put on his poker face.