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straight

When used to describe a person's honesty, "straight" is often used in the phrase "straight shooter," meaning someone who is very direct. In casual conversation, using "straight" to mean heterosexual is common and generally accepted, though it is an informal term. Be careful not to confuse "straight" with "strait" (like a narrow passage of water), as they sound the same but have completely different meanings.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon; Karen is at a PTA meeting while Eleanor is confused by her GPS.

Eleanor Smith

KAREN DOES THIS ROAD GO STRAIGHT TO THE MALL OR AM I LOST

Karen Smith

Just follow the map, Eleanor. You're driving in circles.

💡

Eleanor is using 'straight' as an adverb meaning 'in a direct line'. The dynamic shows Karen's thinly veiled irritation with her mother-in-law's lack of tech skills, while Eleanor's all-caps typing reflects her struggle with the smartphone interface.

Meanings

adjective

Extending or bending in one direction only; without a curve or angle.

"The road ahead is perfectly straight for three miles."

adjective

Honest and direct; frank.

"I want you to give me a straight answer without any evasion."

adverb

In a direct line; without deviating.

"Go straight down this corridor and turn left at the end."

adjective

Heterosexual.

"He has always identified as straight."

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