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adj
Living one's life opposing or eschewing the use of substances such as alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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noun
A lifestyle and subculture that advocates abstinence from alcohol, tobacco and the usage of recreational drugs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
One who follows this lifestyle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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noun
Alternative form of straightedge (“a tool to check for straightness”).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, countable
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History
The subculture takes the name from the 1981 song Straight Edge by the hardcore punk band Minor Threat. Compare straight (“not using alcohol, drugs, etc.”) attested since 1904.
