straightface

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/ˈstɹeɪtˌfeɪs/

noun

An obvious, apparent, or stereotypical appearance of heterosexuality based on a person's countenance, often characterized by femininity in females and masculinity in males.

Opposite
gayface
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Meanings

nounstraightface (usually uncountable, plural straightfaces)

plural straightfaces

  1. rareslanguncountableusuallyAn obvious, apparent, or stereotypical appearance of heterosexuality based on a person's countenance, often characterized by femininity in females and masculinity in males.

    Antonyms: gayface

  2. rareuncountableusuallyThe quality of sincerity or convincingness.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn obvious, apparent, or stereotypical appearance of heterosexuality based on a person's countenance, often characterized by femininity in females and masculinity in males.

Opposite
gayface

Origin

From straight + face.

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APA

straightface. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/straightface

MLA

“straightface.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/straightface. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “straightface,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/straightface.

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