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deadpan

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛdpæn/

The English word “deadpan” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Deliberately impassive or expressionless.
  2. Having such a face or look.

adverb

  1. In a deadpan manner.

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.

verb

  1. To express (something) in an impassive or expressionless manner.

Etymology

From dead + pan (“face”).

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