Definition of DEADPAN

deadpan

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • deliberately impassive in manner
    • "deadpan humor"

Adverb

  • without betraying any feeling
    • "she told the joke deadpan"

Adj

  • Deliberately impassive or expressionless.
  • Having such a face or look.

Adv

  • In a deadpan manner.

Noun

  • A style of comedic delivery in which something humorous is said or done while not exhibiting a change in emotion or facial expression.

Verb

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

Origin / Etymology

From dead + pan (“face”).

Synonyms

deadpan comedy, deadpan humour, expressionless, impassive, poker-faced, unexpressive

Scrabble Score: 11

deadpan is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
deadpan is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
deadpan is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

deadpan is a valid Words With Friends word