straight

straight
adjective
1》 extending uniformly in one direction only; without a curve or bend.
    ↘(of an arch) flat-topped.
2》 properly positioned so as to be level, upright, or symmetrical.
    ↘in proper order or condition.
3》 not evasive; honest.
    ↘(of a choice) simple.
    ↘(of thinking) clear and logical.
4》 in continuous succession.
5》 (of an alcoholic drink) undiluted.
6》 (of drama) serious as opposed to comic or musical.
7》 informal conventional or respectable.
8》 informal heterosexual.
adverb
1》 in a straight line; directly.
    ↘without delay; immediately.
2》 in a straight manner.
noun
1》 the straight part of something, especially the concluding stretch of a racecourse.
    ↘archaic a straight form or position.
2》 Poker a continuous sequence of five cards.
3》 informal a conventional person.
4》 informal a heterosexual.
Phrases
go straight live an honest life after being a criminal.
the straight and narrow the honest and morally acceptable way of living.
straight away immediately.
a straight fight Brit. a contest between just two opponents.
straight from the shoulder
1》 dated (of a blow) swift and well delivered.
2》 (of words) frank or direct.
straight off (or out) informal without hesitation or deliberation.
straight up informal
1》 Brit. honestly.
2》 chiefly N. Amer. undiluted or unadulterated.
Derivatives
straightish adjective
straightly adverb
straightness noun
Origin
ME: archaic past participle of stretch.

English new terms dictionary. 2014.

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