Definition of straight
(Entry 1 of 4)
1a : free from curves, bends, angles, or irregularities
straight hair straight timber
b : generated by a point moving continuously in the same direction and expressed by a linear equation
a straight line the straight segment of a curve
2a : lying along or holding to a direct or proper course or method
a straight thinker
c : coming directly from a trustworthy source
a straight tip on the horses
d(1) : having the elements in an order
the straight sequence of events
(2) : consecutive 12 straight days
e : having the cylinders arranged in a single straight line
a straight 8-cylinder engine
3a : exhibiting honesty and fairness
straight dealing
b : properly ordered or arranged
set the kitchen straight set us straight on that issue also : correct get the facts straight
c : free from extraneous matter : unmixed straight whiskey
d : marked by no exceptions or deviations in support of a principle or party
votes a straight Democratic ticket
e : having a fixed price for each regardless of the number sold
f : not deviating from an indicated pattern
writes straight humor a straight-A student
g(1) : exhibiting no deviation from what is established or accepted as usual, normal, or proper : conventional also : square sense 5f
(2) : not using or under the influence of drugs or alcohol
h : heterosexual
4 : being the only form of remuneration
on straight commission
straight
adverbDefinition of straight (Entry 2 of 4)
: in a straight manner
came straight home from work
straight
verbstraighted; straighting; straights
Definition of straight (Entry 3 of 4)
straight
nounDefinition of straight (Entry 4 of 4)
1 : something that is straight: such as
a : a straight line or arrangement
c : a true or honest report or course
2a : a sequence (as of shots, strokes, or moves) resulting in a perfect score in a game or contest
b : first place at the finish of a horse race : win
3 : a poker hand containing five cards in sequence but not of the same suit — see poker illustration
4 : a person who adheres to conventional attitudes and mores
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The first known use of straight was in the 14th century
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