Definition of "deadpan" in Anglais

adjective

1. Deliberately impassive or expressionless.

   • a deadpan face or look
   • deadpan behaviour or speech

2. Having such a face or look.

   • The comedian remained deadpan.

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.