WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ˈstraight ˈar•row, n. [countable]
  1. one who lives in a very proper way.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
straight′ ar′row, [Informal.]
  1. Informal Termsa person who manifests high-minded devotion to clean living and moral righteousness.
  • 1965–70
straight′-ar′row, adj. 


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