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Definition of po-face in English:

po-face

noun

informal British

  • A face that is expressionless, impassive, humourless, or disapproving; a poker face.

Pronunciation

po-face

/ˈpəʊˌfeɪs/ /ˌpəʊˈfeɪs/

Origin

1960s; earliest use found in Simon Raven (1927–2001), writer. Back-formation from po-faced.