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Poker is a charismatic game. People who are larger than life play poker and make their living from playing games and hustling.
James Altucher

Meaning of "poker" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF POKER

poker  [ˈpəʊkə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POKER

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Poker is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES POKER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

poker

Poker

Poker is a family of card games involving betting and individual play, whereby the winner is determined by the ranks and combinations of their cards, some of which remain hidden until the end of the game. Poker games vary in the number of cards dealt, the number of shared or "community" cards and the number of cards that remain hidden. The betting procedures vary among different poker games in such ways as betting limits and splitting the pot between a high hand and a low hand. In most modern poker games, the first round of betting begins with one of the players making some form of a forced bet. In standard poker, each player bets according to the rank he believes his hand is worth as compared to the other players. The action then proceeds clockwise as each player in turn must either match the maximum previous bet or fold, losing the amount bet so far and all further interest in the hand. A player who matches a bet may also "raise," or increase the bet. The betting round ends when all players have either matched the last bet or folded. If all but one player folds on any round, the remaining player collects the pot and may choose to show or conceal his hand.

Definition of poker in the English dictionary

The definition of poker in the dictionary is a metal rod, usually with a handle, for stirring a fire. Other definition of poker is a person or thing that pokes.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POKER


broker
ˈbrəʊkə
carioca
ˌkærɪˈəʊkə
choker
ˈtʃəʊkə
coca
ˈkəʊkə
Fukuoka
ˌfuːkuːˈəʊkə
joker
ˈdʒəʊkə
mediocre
ˌmiːdɪˈəʊkə
nonsmoker
nɒnˈsməʊkə
oca
ˈəʊkə
ochre
ˈəʊkə
oka
ˈəʊkə
Roca
ˈrəʊkə
Shizuoka
ˌʃiːzuːˈəʊkə
smoker
ˈsməʊkə
soaker
ˈsəʊkə
soca
ˈsəʊkə
stoker
ˈstəʊkə
stroker
ˈstrəʊkə
tapioca
ˌtæpɪˈəʊkə
toker
ˈtəʊkə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POKER

poke
poke bonnet
poke borak at someone
poke fun at
poke mullock at
poke one´s nose into
pokeberries
pokeberry
pokeful
pokelogan
poker dice
poker face
poker machine
poker-faced
pokerish
pokerishly
pokeroot
pokerwork
pokeweed
pokey

WORDS THAT END LIKE POKER

booker
chain smoker
cooker
draw poker
electric cooker
gas cooker
hooker
insurance broker
invoker
koker
looker
mortgage broker
onlooker
power broker
pressure cooker
slow cooker
snooker
split-level cooker
strip poker
stud poker

Synonyms and antonyms of poker in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «poker» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POKER

Find out the translation of poker to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of poker from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «poker» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

扑克牌
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

póquer
570 millions of speakers

English

poker
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पोकर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

لُعبَة البُوكَر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

покер
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pôquer
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জুজু
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

poker
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Poker
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schürhaken
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

火かき棒
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

부지깽이
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Poker
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bài poke
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

போக்கர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पोकर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

poker
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

attizzatoio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pogrzebacz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

покер
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

poker
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πόκερ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

poker
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

poker
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ildrake
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of poker

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POKER»

The term «poker» is very widely used and occupies the 6.885 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POKER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about poker

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10 QUOTES WITH «POKER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word poker.
1
James Altucher
Poker is a charismatic game. People who are larger than life play poker and make their living from playing games and hustling.
2
Al Alvarez
I think one of the interesting things about poker is that once you let your ego in, you're done for.
3
Al Alvarez
Yes, I think poker really isn't gambling.
4
Al Alvarez
I could think of worse ways of going than at the poker table.
5
Mary Hunter Austin
People would be surprised to know how much I learned about prayer from playing poker.
6
Simon Baker
Well, capitalism is going to grow and grow. The nature of it is that the guy who has the most poker chips on the table has more leverage than everyone else. He can eventually outbluff everyone else and outraise everyone else at the table. That's what has happened and it needs to be corrected.
7
Samantha Bee
The best part about poker is there's no down side.
8
Michael Ian Black
I am a poker player, but I am not a good poker player. My favorite game is seven card stud, but I'll play hi/lo, Hold 'em, Razz, etc.
9
Doyle Brunson
Ninety percent of the hands aren't shown in a poker game.
10
Vannevar Bush
If scientific reasoning were limited to the logical processes of arithmetic, we should not get very far in our understanding of the physical world. One might as well attempt to grasp the game of poker entirely by the use of the mathematics of probability.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POKER»

Discover the use of poker in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to poker and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Hold'em Poker
This text is must reading for anyone planning to play in Nevada, California, or any place else where hold 'em is offered, including a home game. This was the first definitive work on hold 'em poker and was originally published in 1976.
David Sklansky, 1996
2
Hold 'em Poker for Advanced Players
" Anyone who studies this text, is well disciplined, and gets the proper experience should become a significant winner.
David Sklansky, Mason Malmuth, 1999
3
Liar's Poker: Rising Through the Wreckage on Wall Street
From the frat-boy camaraderie of the forty-first-floor trading room to the killer instinct that made ambitious young men gamble everything on a high-stakes game of bluffing and deception, here is Michael Lewis’s knowing and hilarious ...
Michael Lewis, 2010
4
Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker
Jonathan Little, a highly successful poker professional who has won over $4 million in tournament play in just four years, explains exactly how to succeed in the highly competitive field of tournament poker.
Jonathan Little, 2011
5
Poker: The Real Deal
Like a secret society, poker has its own language and customs -- its own governing logic and rules of etiquette that the uninitiated may find intimidating.
Phil Gordon, Jonathan Grotenstein, 2004
6
Ace on the River: An Advanced Poker Guide
From early in 2003 to the middle of 2004, Barry Greenstein won seven poker tournaments including a World Poker Tour event and a World Series of Poker bracelet.
Barry Greenstein, 2005
7
Winning Low-Limit Hold'Em
Since its first publication in 1994, Winning Low-Limit Hold'em, by Lee Jones, has become the major reference on playing Texas Hold'em at the lower limits.
Lee Jones, 2000
8
High-Low-Split Poker, Seven-Card Stud and Omaha ...
The third book in the "For Advanced Players" series.
Ray Zee, 1994
9
Tournament Poker for Advanced Players
Some people excel at tournament poker. This is not luck. These are players who have an advanced understanding of what the proper strategy adjustments are, and when they come into play.
David Sklansky, 2007
10
Deal Me in: Twenty of the World's Top Poker Players Share ...
Doyle Brunson, Phil Ivey, Daniel Negreanu, Annie Duke and Phil Hellmuth, Scotty Nguyen, Chris Ferguson, Peter Eastgate, Tom Durrr Dwan, Jennifer Harman, Johnny Chan, David Devilfish Ulliott, Chau Giang, Annette Obrestad, Erik Seidel, Howard ...
Marvin Karlins, Stephen John, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POKER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term poker is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Professional Poker Player Sues Casino That Claims He Cheated
A professional poker player has sued a casino that claimed he won $9.6 million by cheating at baccarat, alleging it knew about defects in the ... «ABC News, Jul 15»
2
Qualify for the World Championship of Online Poker, and pick up …
Can't make this year's World Series of Poker tournament? Get a £20 FREE spend when you deposit £10 - here's how to get involved. «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
Vanessa Selbst Gives Poker Talk To Science Camp
Poker pro Vanessa Selbst, the most successful female tournament player in history, last week gave a talk on poker and the math behind it to a ... «CardPlayer.com, Jul 15»
4
Online Poker: Viktor Blom Has $350000 July
Despite not attending the 2015 World Series of Poker, some poker pros, including high-stakes online grinder Viktor Blom, have been enjoying ... «CardPlayer.com, Jul 15»
5
Talking Stick Resort To Host 11th Annual Arizona State Poker
Talking Stick Resort is set to host the 11th annual Arizona State Poker Championship from Aug. 14–18. For years this event has been one of ... «CardPlayer.com, Jul 15»
6
Minnesota star Blake Bohn continues dominance of MSPT Poker Tour
Established in 2009, the Mid-States Poker Tour has been a rising force amongst mid-major tours on the live tournament circuit. With the bulk of ... «SportingNews.com, Jul 15»
7
D'Hooghe: FIFA race like 'poker game'
The current FIFA presidential race is like a "poker game," long-serving FIFA executive committee member Michel d'Hooghe said on Monday, ... «ESPN FC, Jul 15»
8
Police group to host Bicycle Poker Ride
The annual Connellsvlle Police Officers Association Bicycle Poker Run will take place Aug. 9 in the city. Connellsville City Police Patrolman ... «Tribune-Review, Jul 15»
9
Poker Business: Higher Bid Put Forth For Bwin.Party
According to the report, 888, which is the technology partner of Caesars Interactive Entertainment and its World Series of Poker brand, is likely ... «CardPlayer.com, Jul 15»
10
Tony Abbott: Labor's poker machines policy changed after Clubs …
It is strongly opposed by registered clubs, which rely heavily on poker machine revenue. Australian Electoral Commission records for 2011-12 ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Poker [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/poker>. May 2024 ».
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