damn straight

English

Pronunciation

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Interjection

damn straight

  1. (idiomatic, mildly vulgar) Without doubt, certainly, for sure.
    Near-synonyms: damn right, damn skippy, fucking A; absolutely, bet one's life

Usage notes

  • Usually used as an emphatically affirmative reply, in the manner of "Yes, indeed" or "You got that right."
  • The phrase is mildly vulgar, and would not be employed in the most polite or formal contexts.
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