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Meaning of pokerish in English:

pokerish

Pronunciation /ˈpəʊk(ə)rɪʃ/

adjective

  • Resembling a poker; especially inclined to be stiff and unyielding in manner.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in Fanny Burney (1752–1840), writer. From poker + -ish.