/ Dictionary / Index S straight man: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: straight' man" Pronunciation: [key] an entertainer who plays the part of a foil for a comic partner. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. straight-line straight matter Related Content Daily Word Quiz: acquiesce Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language