straightface

See also: straight face

English

Etymology

From straight +‎ face.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈstɹeɪtˌfeɪs/

Noun

straightface (usually uncountable, plural straightfaces)

1. (rare, slang) An obvious, apparent, or stereotypical appearance of heterosexuality based on a person's countenance, often characterized by effeminacy in females and masculinity in males.

   Antonym: gayface

2. (rare) The quality of sincerity or convincingness.

Related terms

• with a straight face

See also

• macho man
• girly girl