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DEADPAN
deadpan, expressionless, impassive, poker-faced, unexpressive
(adjective) deliberately impassive in manner; “deadpan humor”; “his face remained expressionless as the verdict was read”
deadpan
(adverb) without betraying any feeling; “she told the joke deadpan”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
deadpan (comparative more deadpan, superlative most deadpan)
Deliberately impassive or expressionless.
Having such a face or look.
Impassive.
Synonyms
• poker-faced
Adverb
deadpan (comparative more deadpan, superlative most deadpan)
In a deadpan manner.
Noun
deadpan (uncountable)
A style of comedic delivery in which something humorous is said or done while not exhibiting a change in emotion or facial expression.
Synonyms
• deadpan comedy
• deadpan humour
Verb
deadpan (third-person singular simple present deadpans, present participle deadpanning, simple past and past participle deadpanned)
To express (oneself) in an impassive or expressionless manner.
Anagrams
• pedanda
Source: Wiktionary
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