straightener
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
A prearranged fight to settle a dispute.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A bribe.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “straightener” mean?
A prearranged fight to settle a dispute.
Is “straightener” formal or informal?
straightener is generally slang.