deadpan
UK/'dedpæn/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Deliberately showing no emotion or expression, especially when saying something funny.
面无表情的；故作严肃的
n.
A style of comedy delivered without any change in expression or emotion.
冷面笑匠风格；面无表情的幽默
v.
To say or do something humorous while maintaining a completely expressionless manner.
面无表情地表达；以冷面方式说笑
adv.
In a deliberately expressionless manner.
面无表情地；故作严肃地
Root Breakdown
Native Englishdeadpanother
=deadpan
Example Sentences
- 1.
He delivered the joke with a deadpan expression.
- 2.
Her deadpan humor often catches people by surprise.