Poker: meaning, definitions and examples

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poker

 

[ หˆpoสŠkษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

card game

A card game played by two or more people in which the players bet on the value of their hands. The player with the highest hand wins the pot.

Synonyms

betting, cards, gambling

Examples of usage

  • He enjoys playing poker with his friends every Friday night.
  • She won a lot of money in a high-stakes poker game in Las Vegas.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

A tactic of deceit or bluffing, often used in a competitive situation.

Synonyms

bluffing, deceit, strategy

Examples of usage

  • He used his charm and poker face to negotiate a better deal.
  • Her poker skills helped her navigate the complex political landscape.
Context #3 | Verb

slang

To engage in deceitful or strategic behavior, often in a competitive environment.

Synonyms

bluff, deceive, manipulate

Examples of usage

  • He decided to poker his way through the negotiations.
  • She pokers her opponents with subtle manipulation tactics.

Translations

Translations of the word "poker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pรดquer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‹เค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Poker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ poker

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poker

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒผใ‚ซใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poker

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pรณker

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท poker

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ์ปค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆูƒุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poker

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poker

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‘ๅ…‹ (pลซkรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรณker

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poker

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pรณker

Etymology

The word 'poker' originates from the French word 'poque', which in turn is believed to have been derived from the German word 'pochen', meaning 'to brag' or 'to bluff'. The card game of poker has a rich history, with various forms and variations emerging over the centuries. It has become a popular pastime and is often associated with casinos and high-stakes competitions.

See also: pokemon.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,557, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.