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straight face

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun straight face has 1 sense
  1. straight face - a serious facial expression giving no evidence of interest or amusement
    --1 is a kind of
    facial expression, facial gesture

Definitions from the Web

Straight Face

Definition:

A straight face refers to a blank or emotionless facial expression, often used to hide one's true thoughts or feelings.

Usage:

As a Noun:

1. She maintained a straight face throughout the entire comedy show, never cracking a smile.

2. It's hard to keep a straight face when you hear such a ridiculous joke.

As an Adjective:

1. The poker player had a straight face, making it difficult for others to tell if he had a strong hand.

2. Despite receiving criticism, she carried on with a straight face and never showed any sign of disappointment.

As an Adverb:

1. He lied straight-faced about his involvement in the prank.

2. The comedian delivered his punchline and everyone burst out laughing, while he remained straight-faced.

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