straightdar
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Meaning · English
The ability to detect whether or not a person is heterosexual by observing that person.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The Women's Motorcycle Contingent looked very leathergay, but my "straightdar" went off at a few of the women.
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 “straightdar” mean?
The ability to detect whether or not a person is heterosexual by observing that person.
Is “straightdar” formal or informal?
straightdar is generally slang.