Meaning Of The Word Deadpan

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deadpan
adjective: Deadpan humour is when you appear to be serious and are hiding the fact that you are joking or teasing someone.

deadpan in American English
an expressionless face
to behave or perform in a deadpan manner
to do or say (something) in a deadpan manner
without expression or show of emotion; blank(ly)
adjective: marked by or accomplished with a careful pretense of seriousness or calm detachment; impassive or expressionless
adverb: in a deadpan manner
noun: a face showing no expression

deadpan in British English
with a deliberately emotionless face or manner

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