deadpan

Example Sentences

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As the president shook Wilhite’s hand, he took a look at the suit and deadpanned: “Bold move, son.”

From Los Angeles Times

The deadpan exchange has ricocheted across social media as a perfect encapsulation of the odd, stiff-smiling dynamic between two politicians who recently spent months raging against each other online.

From Salon

Pratt then deadpans, joking ". . . you guys took a hit of acid, too?"

From Salon

Sometimes, this deadpan affect, slightly slower than normal speech, is used to play dumb.

From New York Times

"You don't want to get one dead in the eye," Dacus deadpans.

From BBC