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Meaning of dead-pan

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

dead-pan

noun

Definitions

  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

Definitions

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

adjective

Definitions

  1. Deliberately impassive or expressionless.

  2. Having such a face or look.

    Example: The comedian remained deadpan.

  3. Impassive.

adverb

Definitions

  1. In a deadpan manner.