What does "straightface" mean?

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

How do you pronounce "straightface"?

Pronounced //ˈstɹeɪtˌfeɪs//.

Straightface

//ˈstɹeɪtˌfeɪs// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1
An obvious, apparent, or stereotypical appearance of heterosexuality based on a person's countenance, often characterized by femininity in females and masculinity in males. rare, slang, uncountable, usually
2
The quality of sincerity or convincingness. rare, uncountable, usually

Antonyms

All antonyms

gayface

Etymology

From straight + face.

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