What does "dry humor" mean?

Vocabulary Word: dry humor

1. Definition (n.) when something funny is said in a serious way; telling a joke without changing one’s tone of voice

Examples Dan uses so much dry humor. I never know when he’s serious and when he’s joking!

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When someone telling a joke with dry humor it’s hard to understand whether it’s a joke or not.