straight up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To the utmost degree; really.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Wow, this food is straight up delicious.
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 up” mean?
To the utmost degree; really.
Is “straight up” formal or informal?
straight up is generally slang.