dead-pan Meaning & Definition
What Does Dead-Pan Mean?
Dead-Pan is an adjective that means Alternative form of deadpan. As an adverb, it means Alternative form of deadpan. As a noun, it means Alternative form of deadpan.
Dead-Pan at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, adverb, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | deadpan comedy, deadpan humour and poker-faced |
| Plural | dead-pans |
| Comparative / superlative | more dead-pan, most dead-pan |
| Verb forms | dead-pans, dead-panning, dead-panned |
Dead-Pan Definition (Adjective)
- Alternative form of deadpan.
Dead-Pan as an Adverb
- Alternative form of deadpan.
Dead-Pan as a Noun
- Alternative form of deadpan.
Dead-Pan as a Verb
- Alternative form of deadpan.
Noun
- A style of comedic delivery in which something humorous is said or done while not exhibiting a change in emotion or facial expression.
Verb
- To express (oneself) in an impassive or expressionless manner.
Adjective
- Deliberately impassive or expressionless.
- Having such a face or look.
The comedian remained deadpan.
- Impassive.
Adverb
- In a deadpan manner.
Synonyms of Dead-Pan
Dead-pan synonyms and antonyms →Dead-Pan in a Sentence
The comedian remained deadpan.
Word Forms & Grammar
dead-pan (comparative more dead-pan, superlative most dead-pan)
dead-pan (plural dead-pans)
dead-pan (third-person singular simple present dead-pans, present participle dead-panning, simple past and past participle dead-panned)
Dead-Pan: Your Questions Answered
Is dead-pan an adjective or an adverb?
Dead-pan is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as an adverb, a noun and a verb.
What is another word for dead-pan?
Close synonyms of dead-pan are deadpan comedy, deadpan humour and poker-faced. See the full list of dead-pan synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of dead-pan?
The plural of dead-pan is dead-pans.
What is the past tense of dead-pan?
The past tense of dead-pan is dead-panned. The present participle is dead-panning.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of dead-pan?
The comparative form is more dead-pan and the superlative form is most dead-pan.