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adj
Wearing a poker face: studiously neutral in facial expression; giving nothing away.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: deadpan, expressionless, unexpressive, impassive
Antonyms: none provided
adjective satellite
deliberately impassive in manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: deadpan, expressionless, impassive, unexpressive
Antonyms: none provided
History
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).
