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Straight edge

adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Living one's life opposing or eschewing the use of substances such as alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. informal
Noun
  1. 1
    A lifestyle and subculture that advocates abstinence from alcohol, tobacco and the usage of recreational drugs. uncountable
  2. 2
    One who follows this lifestyle. countable
  3. 3
    Alternative form of straightedge (“tool to check straightness”). alt-of, alternative, countable

Etymology

Etymology 1

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 the 1904.

Etymology 2

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 the 1904.

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