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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(of a gay or bisexual man (or, rarely, of a lesbian), potentially offensive) Having the appearance, mannerisms, etc., of a stereotypical heterosexual of the same gender rather than those stereotypically associated with gay men or lesbians..
Use straight-acting when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Straight-acting means (of a gay or bisexual man (or, rarely, of a lesbian), potentially offensive) Having the appearance, mannerisms, etc., of a stereotypical heterosexual of the same gender rather than those stereotypically associated with gay men or lesbians..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use straight-acting where its definition matches the intended context.
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