Deadpan

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative forms 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Pronounciation 1.4 Adjective 1.5 Noun

English

Alternative forms

• dead-pan
• dead pan

Etymology

A compound word formed from the English adjective dead and United States slang word pan (synonymous to "face").

Pronounciation

• IPA: ˈdɛdpæn

Adjective

deadpan

1. • Delibeately impassive or expressionless face or look.
   • A person having such a facial expression or look.
   • Used in terms of behaviour, speech, &c. to mean impassive

Noun

deadpan (also deadpan comedy or deadpan humour)

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