HyperDic: teetotal

English > 2 senses of the word teetotal:
ADJECTIVEallteetotal, drypracticing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages
VERBconsumptionteetotalpractice teetotalism and abstain from the consumption of alcoholic beverages
English > teetotal: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningPracticing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages.
Example I happen to be teetotal"
Synonymdry
Broadersobernot affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
Spanishabstemio
English > teetotal: 2 senses > verb 1, consumption
MeaningPractice teetotalism and abstain from the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
PatternSomebody ----s
Broaderabstain, refrain, desistchoose not to consume
Nounsteetotallera total abstainer

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