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straight up
01
(of an alcoholic drink) stirred or shaken with ice, but served without it
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Composition
Compound
relational
ungradable
straight up
01
to the utmost degree
Slang
Grammatical Information
What does "straight up" mean in slang?
The phrase "straight up" means honestly, directly, or without exaggeration. The structure comes from "straight," implying directness or truth, combined with "up" for emphasis. It is informal slang used to stress sincerity or seriousness in statements, as in "straight up, that was wrong" or "I'm straight up tired," indicating blunt or unfiltered communication.
Examples
Wow, this food is straight up delicious.
