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.