An expression that, by the appearance of a person's eyes, is strictly intended to reveal no emotional reaction whatsoever, either
1. In a game (of poker, or any game where concealing emotion is crucial);
or
2. When questioned about an incident/problem/subject or topic, to mask possible indicators of deception or deliberate/intentional untruthfulness; as the person(s) delivering the question(s) suspect the answer may be partially or wholly dishonest, and may be skilled at reading signals indicative of lying (i.e., body language, tone of voice, eye movement, facial expressions, etc.).
Syn. with "Poker face", "Stone face"
1. In a game (of poker, or any game where concealing emotion is crucial);
or
2. When questioned about an incident/problem/subject or topic, to mask possible indicators of deception or deliberate/intentional untruthfulness; as the person(s) delivering the question(s) suspect the answer may be partially or wholly dishonest, and may be skilled at reading signals indicative of lying (i.e., body language, tone of voice, eye movement, facial expressions, etc.).
Syn. with "Poker face", "Stone face"
When my folks & I got into an argument last night, and I called Dad out on his b.s., rather than giving me a direct answer, he just sat there gave me a dead stare, with a stone face with his arms folded.
by Mini-Me February 04, 2017
A man who is a waste. Someone who has no hype and isn't funny. Aka a fool/wasteman. A way of abusing a crap sportsman
by Gabriel SLN (bad man) April 07, 2017
(Britain, Ireland): A leg that is painfully numbed, stiffened, or cramped by impact such as by a deliberate or accidental kick or other blow.
Known as a charley horse or charlie horse in the United States where it can also mean a blow to the arm, often given during horseplay.
Known as a charley horse or charlie horse in the United States where it can also mean a blow to the arm, often given during horseplay.
by Josifer March 15, 2012
by Tessa March 16, 2003
(i) Making a stroke without recoil; deadbeat.
(ii) Dead Stroke is characterized by several different occurrences within your mind and your surroundings. You feel as though you can beat anyone. You feel as though you are capable of doing anything at the table, engrossed in your task and oblivious to your surroundings. The cue IS an extension of your arm and you perform flawlessly as you maintain complete control over your emotions and your actions. Throughout your performance, you maintain high self-confidence, strong focus on the task at hand, a fearless attitude, and self composure. Quite simply, your mind and body are working in complete harmony to create the phenomenon of "Dead Stroke". (By David Sapolis)
As a pool player myself, definition (ii) is more widely used for me, simply put, you dont feel like you can miss, you feel like you can pot anything, and you do!
(ii) Dead Stroke is characterized by several different occurrences within your mind and your surroundings. You feel as though you can beat anyone. You feel as though you are capable of doing anything at the table, engrossed in your task and oblivious to your surroundings. The cue IS an extension of your arm and you perform flawlessly as you maintain complete control over your emotions and your actions. Throughout your performance, you maintain high self-confidence, strong focus on the task at hand, a fearless attitude, and self composure. Quite simply, your mind and body are working in complete harmony to create the phenomenon of "Dead Stroke". (By David Sapolis)
As a pool player myself, definition (ii) is more widely used for me, simply put, you dont feel like you can miss, you feel like you can pot anything, and you do!
Example:
<Shinosuke> I was playing so well yesterday, I think I was in a dead-stroke.
<Person1> wtf is a dead-stroke?
<Shinosuke> like, a 1337 pool player man!
<Person1> a 1337 pool player == dead-stroke?!
<Shinosuke NO! You dumbass, go find out in urbandictionary.com, or google it!
<Shinosuke> I was playing so well yesterday, I think I was in a dead-stroke.
<Person1> wtf is a dead-stroke?
<Shinosuke> like, a 1337 pool player man!
<Person1> a 1337 pool player == dead-stroke?!
<Shinosuke NO! You dumbass, go find out in urbandictionary.com, or google it!
by Shinosuke October 12, 2004
Asong by Peter & the Test Tube Babies, fun UK punk rock band formed around Brighton & Hove area in 1978 and still touring today.
Elvis Is Dead lyrics
Elvis had an heart-attack, 'cos he got too bleedin' fat.
He weighed nearly half a ton, he looked more like a pregnant mum.
Elvis is dead, Elvis is dead.
Elvis had a gammy leg, he had a gammy head.
He had a gammy kidney, he's better-off dead.
In August 1977, Elvis met his fate.
But he couldn't get into heaven, 'cos he couldn't get thru the gate.
Elvis is Dead thank fuck!
Elvis had an heart-attack, 'cos he got too bleedin' fat.
He weighed nearly half a ton, he looked more like a pregnant mum.
Elvis is dead, Elvis is dead.
Elvis had a gammy leg, he had a gammy head.
He had a gammy kidney, he's better-off dead.
In August 1977, Elvis met his fate.
But he couldn't get into heaven, 'cos he couldn't get thru the gate.
Elvis is Dead thank fuck!
by mohair May 08, 2007