1. a person or thing that straddles something
2. a person who takes a neutral or uncommitted position on an issue
Usage: informal
3. an options trading strategy involving buying both a call and put option at the same strike price
Usage: finance

Examples

• The gymnast was a natural straddler on the balance beam.
• He sat as a straddler on the fence, legs dangling on both sides.
• The politician was criticized as a straddler who wouldn't take a clear stance.
• She remained a straddler on the controversial issue throughout the debate.
• The trader used a straddler to profit from expected price volatility.
• As a straddler in the market, he hedged his bets on both directions.