deadpan

Meaning

Adj

1. Deliberately impassive or expressionless.
2. 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.

Synonyms

expressionless

😑

impassive

unexpressive

appear detached

appear indifferent

poker-faced

blank

look unconcerned

ineffable

inexpressible

inexpressive

mestizo

roguish

sarcastic

shifty

silly

sly

stolid

po-faced

underhanded

unexpressed

unutterable

vacuous

wily

practic

scampish

fawce

artful

dry humor

crafty

cunning

deceitful

devious

dexterous

huggermugger

ignorant

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈdɛdpæn/

Etymology

From dead + pan (“face”).