straight-acting en · ADJ
Pronunciation
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Meanings
- (of a gay or bisexual man (or, rarely, of a lesbian), qualifier: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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most straight-acting | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more straight-acting | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |