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deadpan

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

deadpan

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deadpan is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, deadpan is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdeadpan

1noun
  • A style of comedic delivery in which something humorous is said or done while not exhibiting a change in emotion or facial expression.
1verb
  • To express (oneself) in an impassive or expressionless manner.
1adjective
  • Deliberately impassive or expressionless.
  • Having such a face or look.

    Example: "The comedian remained deadpan."

  • Impassive.
1adverb
  • In a deadpan manner.
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