Straightwash
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Definition
To interpret or present a queer person, relationship, or situation as exclusively heterosexual.
Quick Facts
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What does straightwash mean?
Straightwash is a verb for treating something queer as though it were exclusively heterosexual. It can describe the presentation of a queer figure, relationship, or situation, including the way a story or its reception is interpreted.
How straightwash is used
The past-tense form is straightwashed. The term can refer to changes made to a story or character, as well as interpretations that recast queer possibilities, representation, or storylines as heterosexual.