Straight and Wiry

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Straight adjective - Free from irregularities or digressions in course.

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Wiry is an antonym for straight.

Wiry adjective - Lean and sinewy.

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Straight is an antonym for wiry.

Jay is the wiry straight man, while Mike is a big, sardonic Jerk Ass.

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