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teetotal
[tee-toht-l, tee-toht-l]
adjective
of or relating to, advocating, or pledged to total abstinence from intoxicating drink.
Informal., absolute; complete.
verb (used without object)
to practice teetotalism.
teetotal
/ tiːˈtəʊtəl /
adjective
of, relating to, or practising abstinence from alcoholic drink
dialect, complete
Other Word Forms
- teetotalism noun
- teetotally adverb
- teetotaller noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of teetotal1
Example Sentences
He is teetotal and a practising Muslim who has spoken openly about his observance of Ramadan.
According to Hindu customs, warriors and kings may only imbibe on special occasions, while Brahmins must remain teetotal.
These individual choices are part of an overarching social shift making, as NPR put it, “teetotaling trendy.”
Whether teetotaling, temperance or virgin, they’re just drinks, after all — though I suppose their intricacy beyond fresh-squeezed juice demands we label them something nobler.
"For me it was important that once I retired from international netball I didn't just go teetotal and stop completely. I really wanted that transition out," Mentor told BBC Sport.
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