Meaning of dead pan | Babel Free

Definitions

Adjective. [B2]

Examples

“This master comedian of dead pan delivery, perfect timing and the supreme usage of the pause to milk the audience laughter, actually started in vaudeville as a “class act” with his playing the violin and a partner as a pianist.”

“He was happy to acknowledge the outstanding ovation with his dead pan face and speak in his unique French Canadian accent.”

“I can't imagine that Jesus could have inspired and led crowds of people with a serious dead pan expression; it is more likely he had a sense of humor, and endless love for people.”

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