Straight-up
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Straight-up is an adjective meaning (colloquial) True; unambiguous; unqualified; plainly so, with no bones about it.
Meaning
(colloquial) True; unambiguous; unqualified; plainly so, with no bones about it.
More Meanings
- Of an alcoholic drink: served straight up.
Example Sentences
I'm going to go get a straight-up cocktail.
From her recent comments, I think she's a straight-up racist.
Because it doesn’t actually produce anything, some knock Rockstar as a straight-up patent troll.
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Related Words
Related dictionary entries include real, true, straightforward, genuine, nice, simple.
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