deadpan vs poker face

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. 

adv
  • In a deadpan manner. 

verb
  • To express (oneself) in an impassive or expressionless manner. 

adj
  • Impassive. 

  • Deliberately impassive or expressionless. 

  • Having such a face or look. 

poker face

noun
  • Any similar expression used to prevent giving away one's motives, feelings, or situation. 

  • An impassive facial expression cultivated to prevent other players from determining whether one's actions in the game are the result of a quality hand, or of bluffing. 

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