straight up
See also: straight-up
English
Alternative forms
- straight-up (adverb)
Adverb
- truthfully, honestly, seriously
- She told me straight up that she did not want to go.
- (of an alcoholic drink) chilled (stirred or shaken over ice) and served in a cocktail glass, with no ice
- Gimme a margarita, straight up.
Usage notes
There is significant confusion in the use of straight up and other terms in common bartending use – see neat: usage notes.
Synonyms
- (truthfully): See also Thesaurus:honestly
- (alcoholic drink): up
Antonyms
- (alcoholic drink): on the rocks
Coordinate terms
- (alcoholic drink): neat
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