po-faced
Americanadjective
adjective
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Origin of po-faced
Origin uncertain; perhaps po a chamber pot + -faced, influenced by poker-faced
Example Sentences
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Ms. Dimoldenberg asked, prompting Mr. Theroux to launch into his rhymes in what he described as “my slightly po-faced and dry English delivery.”
From New York Times
“We intend to fulfill our true ambitions and destiny as an independent, developed, prosperous country,” Jamaica’s prime minister, Andrew Holness, said Wednesday as a po-faced William looked on.
From Seattle Times
This is what happens when people equate seriousness with worthiness: We get a full slate of earnest, po-faced nominees.
From New York Times
Half the time I thought I was in some Wes Anderson po-faced sendup of happenings and performance art.
From New York Times
Off the pitch Russell's playful streak marks him out amid the modern game's po-faced professionalism.
From BBC
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