teetotal

/ˌtiˈtoʊdl/
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Other forms: teetotaling; teetotally; teetotalling; teetotals; teetotaled

Definitions of teetotal
  1. adjective
    practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages
    “I happen to be teetotal”
    synonyms: dry
    sober
    not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
  2. verb
    practice teetotalism and abstain from the consumption of alcoholic beverages
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    type of:
    abstain, desist, refrain
    choose not to partake in or consume
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