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\ ˈstrāt-ˈau̇t 
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\Definition of straight-out
1 : forthright, blunt gave a straight-out answer
2 : outright, thoroughgoing
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Synonyms for straight-out
Synonyms
- absolute,
- all-out,
- arrant,
- blank,
- blooming
- [chiefly British],
- bodacious
- [Southern & Midland],
- categorical
- (also categoric),
- clean,
- complete,
- consummate,
- cotton-picking,
- crashing,
- damn,
- damned,
- dead,
- deadly,
- definite,
- downright,
- dreadful,
- fair,
- flat,
- flat-out,
- out-and-out,
- outright,
- perfect,
- plumb,
- profound,
- pure,
- rank,
- regular,
- sheer,
- simple,
- stark,
- stone,
- thorough,
- thoroughgoing,
- total,
- unadulterated,
- unalloyed,
- unconditional,
- unmitigated,
- unqualified,
- utter,
- very
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straight-out
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of straight-out
: very clear and direct
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The first known use of straight-out was in 1840
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