pokka — meaning in English
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English meaning
- crust noun The hard outer layer of something, especially bread or the Earth.
- guts noun Courage and determination, especially to do something difficult or risky.
- poker face noun A blank expression that gives away nothing about what a person is thinking or feeling.
Senses
pokka is used for these senses in English:
- crust (uncountable, informal) Nerve, gall.
- guts (by extension, informal) Courage; determination.
- poker face (poker) 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.
- poker face Any similar expression used to prevent giving away one's motives, feelings, or situation.
crust — full definition
- noun The hard outer layer of something, especially bread or the Earth.
- verb To form or become covered with a hard outer layer.
guts — full definition
- noun Courage and determination, especially to do something difficult or risky.
- noun The internal organs of the abdomen, or the inner workings of something.
- verb To show strong determination, especially in the phrase "guts it out."