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straight arrow
straight arrow
An honest, ethical person who makes good decisions. Primarily heard in US. Kristen was often mocked by her peers for being a straight arrow who always followed the rules and stayed out of trouble.
straight arrow
n. an honest person; a law-abiding citizen. (see also
straight shooter.)
Willy is really a straight arrow at heart—as long as he’s not around Max. Max is not a straight arrow. Slime is more like it. straight arrow
A conventional and ethical person. As morally straight as an arrow, that person is likely to be dull. As used in colleges during the mid- 20th century, a straight arrow wasn't the type who'd get drunk or use drugs. If female, her necking, petting, or going further was out of the question.
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
|---|
| Agatha | | AG-ə-thə (English) | English, Ancient Greek (Latinized) |
| CuimÍN | | - | Irish |
| Unnr | | - | Ancient Scandinavian |
| Anastas | | ah-nah-STAHS (Bulgarian) | Russian, Bulgarian |
| Dominicus | | do-MEE-nee-kus (Dutch) | Late Roman, Dutch |
| Cathaoir | | KA-heer | Irish |