straight up
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[edit] English
[edit] Adverb
straight up (not comparable)
- 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
- Gimmie a margarita, straight up.
[edit] Usage notes
There is significant confusion in the use of straight up and other terms in common bartending use – see neat: usage notes.
[edit] Synonyms
- (alcoholic drink): up
[edit] Antonyms
- (alcoholic drink): on the rocks
[edit] Coordinate terms
- (alcoholic drink): neat
