deadpanned
/ˈdɛdˌpænd/
verb
- Past tense of deadpan: said or delivered something in a deliberately flat, emotionless, or expressionless manner, often for humorous effect.
- The comedian deadpanned his best jokes, making them even funnier.
- She deadpanned the punchline so seriously that the whole room burst into laughter.
- He deadpanned, 'I'm not lost; I'm just exploring alternative routes.'
adjective
- Having or showing a completely expressionless face or manner, especially when delivering humor or sarcasm.
- Her deadpanned expression gave no hint that she was joking.
- He kept a deadpanned face while telling the absurd story.
- The actor's deadpanned delivery made the sarcastic line even more cutting.
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