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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deadpan

/ˈdɛdpæn/ adjective · British & US
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What does deadpan mean?

adjective

Expressing a serious or humorous message without changing one's facial expression or tone of voice; delivered in a completely serious tone, often to be humorous or ironic.

Example

"The comedian's deadpan delivery of the punchline caught the audience off guard."

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