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po-faced
[ poh-feyst ]
adjective
, Chiefly British.
- having an overly serious demeanor or attitude; humorless.
po-faced
adjective
- (of a person) wearing a disapproving stern expression
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Word History and Origins
Origin of po-faced1
Origin uncertain; perhaps po a chamber pot + -faced, influenced by poker-faced
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Word History and Origins
Origin of po-faced1
C20: possibly from po + poker-faced
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Example Sentences
It was completely wrong because it was all about family values and he was so po-faced and serious.
From The Daily Beast
But, honey, he is tolerable po-faced, which ain't no good sign in marryin'.
From Project Gutenberg
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