Deadpans

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To convey an unperturbed demeanor while making humorous remarks or observations
2. To maintain a straight-faced expression while delivering jokes or irony in speech
3. To deliver jokes or witty comments with a completely neutral and emotionless face

Etymology: "Deadpans" is the third-person singular present form of "deadpan," which means to tell jokes or perform comedy with a completely expressionless face. The verb's origin lies in the noun "deadpan," a compound of "dead," in the sense of lifeless or without animation, and "pan," a slang word for the face. The image is of a face with all its liveliness drained away, so that nothing in the expression gives the joke away.

Synonyms: stoics, impassives, poker faces

Antonyms: smiles, grins, laughs