straightener UK /ˈstɹeɪt(ə)nə/US /ˈstɹeɪt(ə)nɚ/ noun4 •A pair of metal tongs with heated ceramic plates used for straightening hair. •Anyone or anything which straightens. •(slang) A prearranged fight to settle a dispute. •(slang) A bribe.'Injection or not, the bloody thing won't move an inch with juice and it ain't got any. Yeah and here comes the law.' Cool as a cucumber, Ernie said, 'Leave him to me. I'll give him a straightener.' — 2001 formsstraighteners