right out straight

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Meaning · English

very busy

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The common Maine phrase “right out straight,” for example, was correctly identified as meaning “very busy” by only 5% of those asked nationally.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “right out straight” mean?

very busy

Is “right out straight” formal or informal?

right out straight is generally slang.