Straight up
adverb
Directly, without any delay or detour.
He went straight up to his room after getting home.
Often appears as...
- straight up to
- went straight up
adjective
Completely honest or telling the truth.
He was straight up with her about his intentions.
Often appears as...
- straight up honest
- straight up about
Usage tips
Informal, Approving
Colloquial
adverb
Something done or happening immediately.
I'll tell him straight up.
Often appears as...
- tell him straight up
- say it straight up
adjective
An alcoholic drink served without any water, ice, or other mixer.
I'd like a whisky straight up.
Often appears as...
- whisky straight up
- vodka straight up
adverb
In a vertical direction or position.
The climbers went straight up the mountain side.
Often appears as...
- climbing straight up
- going straight up
adverb
Directly, without any delay or detour.
He went straight up to his room after getting home.
Often appears as...
- straight up to
- went straight up
adjective
Completely honest or telling the truth.
He was straight up with her about his intentions.
Often appears as...
- straight up honest
- straight up about
Usage tips
Informal, Approving
Colloquial
adverb
Something done or happening immediately.
I'll tell him straight up.
Often appears as...
- tell him straight up
- say it straight up
adjective
An alcoholic drink served without any water, ice, or other mixer.
I'd like a whisky straight up.
Often appears as...
- whisky straight up
- vodka straight up
adverb
In a vertical direction or position.
The climbers went straight up the mountain side.
Often appears as...
- climbing straight up
- going straight up
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Quick Movement
Used to describe someone moving towards a place without stopping or being distracted.
She saw her friend and went straight up to say hello.
Pro Tip 2/2Immediate Action
Indicates doing something right away, without any hesitation or second thoughts.
Once the problem was identified, he addressed it straight up.
Pro Tip 1/2Quick Movement
Used to describe someone moving towards a place without stopping or being distracted.
She saw her friend and went straight up to say hello.
Pro Tip 2/2Immediate Action
Indicates doing something right away, without any hesitation or second thoughts.
Once the problem was identified, he addressed it straight up.
Pro Tip 1/2Quick Movement
Used to describe someone moving towards a place without stopping or being distracted.
She saw her friend and went straight up to say hello.
Pro Tip 2/2Immediate Action
Indicates doing something right away, without any hesitation or second thoughts.
Once the problem was identified, he addressed it straight up.
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