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straightface en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈstɹeɪtˌfeɪs/

Etymology

From straight + face.

Meanings

  1. (rare, slang, uncountable, usually) An obvious, apparent, or stereotypical appearance of heterosexuality based on a person's countenance, often characterized by femininity in females and masculinity in males.
  2. (rare, uncountable, usually) The quality of sincerity or convincingness.

Forms

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straightfaces Number=Plur lexicographic

Antonyms

gayface

Relateds

macho man · girly girl · with a straight face