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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

  1. noun The hard outer layer of something, especially bread or the Earth.
  2. verb To form or become covered with a hard outer layer.

guts — full definition

  1. noun Courage and determination, especially to do something difficult or risky.
  2. noun The internal organs of the abdomen, or the inner workings of something.
  3. verb To show strong determination, especially in the phrase "guts it out."

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