Definition of Deadpan
Deadpan
De·ad·pan
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Expressing no emotion, especially in a humorous way.
e.g. The comedian's deadpan delivery made the audience laugh.
(adverb)
in an expressionless manner, blankly and without emotion;
e.g. He looked deadpan at them as he made a sarcastic joke.
(verb)
to say something humorous or amusing in a deliberately emotionless or serious way;
e.g. She tends to deadpan and make sarcastic comments in unfamiliar situations.
(noun)
an expressionless and impassive manner or behavior, often including a completely emotionless face;
e.g. Her deadpan made her jokes so much funnier.
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