straight up
The phrase "straight up" is versatile and commonly used in both casual and specific contexts, often emphasizing honesty or purity.
Definition
B2General
(informal)In a truthful or direct manner.
Example
- He told me straight up that he didn't like the idea.
B2General
(informal, slang)To a high degree; really.
Example
- That movie was straight up amazing!
C1Bartending
(technical)Describing a drink that is chilled and served without ice.
Example
- I'll have a martini, straight up.
B2Time
(specific)Exactly at the stated time.
Example
- The meeting starts at 12 straight up.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "straight up":
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