Poker

/ˈpoʊkər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A card game played for money, in which players bet on the value of their hands and can draw new cards.

We gathered around the table for a night of poker and friendly competition.

A metal rod used for stirring or repositioning hot coals in a fireplace or stove.

He used a poker to poke the logs in the fireplace, ensuring that the fire remained glowing.

verb

To play the game of poker.

They decided to poker with their friends every Friday night.

Possibly from the French word 'poque', referring to a similar card game.

poker face

An expression that shows no emotions, used to conceal one's feelings or intentions.

high stakes poker

A poker game where players bet large amounts of money.

a bad beat in poker

A situation where a player loses despite having a strong hand.

gamble

To play games of chance for money.

bet

To risk something on the outcome of a game or event.

deck

A set of cards used in card games.

All in

He went all in after getting a good hand.

Bluff

She decided to bluff when she had nothing.