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/ˈstɹeɪtˌfeɪs/ · noun
(rare, slang) An obvious, apparent, or stereotypical appearance of heterosexuality based on a person's countenance, often characterized by femininity in females and masculinity in males..
Use straight face when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Straight face means (rare, slang) An obvious, apparent, or stereotypical appearance of heterosexuality based on a person's countenance, often characterized by femininity in females and masculinity in males..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
Possible antonyms include gayface.
Use straight face where its definition matches the intended context.
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