noun
Street Slang
straight goer
STRAYT GOH-er · noun · slang
A prisoner who keeps his head down and stays out of trouble.
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An inmate who avoids trouble, doesn't get involved in prison politics, and serves his time quietly.
“He's a straight goer, just wants to get home to his kids.”
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straight goer In A Sentence
He's a straight goer, just wants to get home to his kids.
Origin & Usage
From 'going straight' — staying on the right side of trouble.
Variants
straight-goer
People Also Ask
What is a 'straight goer' in prison?
An inmate who keeps his head down, avoids prison politics and trouble, and serves his time quietly.
Where does 'straight goer' come from?
From the idea of 'going straight' — staying on the right side of trouble rather than getting mixed up in it.
Is being a straight goer respected?
It is generally seen as sensible; a straight goer just wants to serve his sentence and get home without complications.
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