teetotal

UK /ˌtiːˈtəʊtəl/ US /ˌtiːˈtəʊtəl/

adj 3noun 1verb 1

Definitions

adj

Abstinent from alcohol; never drinking alcohol.

There is absolutely a teetotal society here in the heart of the mountains, and some quarrelsome drunkards have become reformed!

Opposed to the drinking of alcohol.

Total.

That's a teetotal lie.

noun

One who abstains from drinking alcohol.

Hubert is trying to persuade James, a strict Presbyterian and teetotal, to come into the pub.

verb

To advocate or practice the total abstinence from alcohol.

VERBS

become

remain

ADV

strictly

My uncle has always been strictly teetotal and never drinks alcohol at any social events.

adjective — practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages

There is absolutely a teetotal society here in the heart of the mountains, and some quarrelsome drunkards have become reformed!

Wiktionary

That's a teetotal lie.

Wiktionary

Hubert is trying to persuade James, a strict Presbyterian and teetotal, to come into the pub.

Wiktionary

I choose not to drink alcohol. I am teetotal.

Tatoeba · #1552786

I'm completely teetotal.

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