dead-pan

/D EH1 D P AE0 N/
noun
  1. 1

    A style of comedic delivery in which something humorous is said or done while not exhibiting a change in emotion or facial expression.

verb
  1. 1

    To express (oneself) in an impassive or expressionless manner.

adjective
  1. 1

    Deliberately impassive or expressionless.

  2. 2

    Having such a face or look.

    “The comedian remained deadpan.”

  3. 3

    Impassive.

Synonyms

poker-faced
adverb
  1. 1

    In a deadpan manner.

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