More direct, less bent, or more honest and forthright than something or someone else; the comparative form of 'straight.'
From Old English 'streht,' the past participle of 'streccan' (to stretch). Combined with the comparative suffix '-er,' it creates a form comparing degrees of straightness, whether physical or moral/behavioral.
The evolution of 'straight' from purely physical meaning (not bent) to moral meaning (honest, direct) mirrors how our bodies inform our language—we describe moral character through physical metaphors. A 'straight-shooter' is honest, a 'crooked' person is deceitful, and 'going straight' means becoming honest.
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