straight

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Also seen as: skraight

Meaning · English

A normal person; someone in mainstream society.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

You live with straights who tell you you was king / Jump when your momma tell you anything

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 “straight” mean?

A normal person; someone in mainstream society.

Is “straight” formal or informal?

straight is generally slang.