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deadpan
This term describes a specific type of comedic irony where the humor arises from the contrast between a shocking or absurd statement and a completely blank facial expression. It is most commonly associated with dry wit and sarcasm, where the speaker pretends to be serious to heighten the absurdity of the situation.
As a noun, it refers to the technique itself. While it can be used to describe a genuine lack of emotion, in most social contexts, it implies a deliberate performance. It is distinct from being "stoic" or "emotionless," as those terms suggest a personality trait or a reaction to hardship, whereas deadpan is typically a tool for humor or social manipulation.
Meanings
Deliberately impassive or expressionless, especially when delivering a joke or a sarcastic remark.
Examples
He delivered the punchline with a deadpan expression.
He delivered the punchline with a deadpan expression.
I cannot tell if she is joking or being serious because of her deadpan delivery.
The detective stared at the suspect with a deadpan look.
You are actually quite funny when you speak so deadpan.
She replied deadpan that she had no idea where the files went.
I wonder if he is just pretending to be bored with that deadpan face.
The comedian is famous for his mastery of the deadpan.