Associations to the word «Deadpan»

Wiktionary

DEADPAN, adjective. Deliberately impassive or expressionless (as a face or look).
DEADPAN, adjective. Having such a face or look (as a person).
DEADPAN, adjective. Impassive (as behaviour or speech).
DEADPAN, noun. A style of comedic delivery in which something humourous is said or done while not exhibiting a change in emotion or facial expression.
DEADPAN, verb. To express (oneself) in an impassive or expressionless manner.

Dictionary definition

DEADPAN, adverb. Without betraying any feeling; "she told the joke deadpan".
DEADPAN, adjective. Deliberately impassive in manner; "deadpan humor"; "his face remained expressionless as the verdict was read".

Wise words

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