deadpan
/ˈdɛdpæn/
noun
- 1
A style of comedic delivery in which something humorous is said or done while not exhibiting a change in emotion or facial expression.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
To express (oneself) in an impassive or expressionless manner.
adjective
- 1
Deliberately impassive or expressionless.
- 2
Having such a face or look.
“The comedian remained deadpan.”
- 3
Impassive.
Synonyms
adverb
- 1
In a deadpan manner.
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