Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

straightface

/ˈstɹeɪtˌfeɪs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
straight-face
IPA
/ˈstɹeɪtˌfeɪs/
21
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The quality of sincerity or convincingness.

Uncountable

Etymology

From straight + face.

Usage

Inflected Forms

Phrases

with a straight face macho man girly girl

Frequently Paired Words

with a straight face macho man girly girl

Antonyms

Questions

How do you pronounce straightface?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈstɹeɪtˌfeɪs/.
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.
Where does straightface come from?
From straight + face.

How to pronounce straightface

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