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- [tee-toht-l, tee-toht-l]
- /tiˈtoʊt l, ˈtiˌtoʊt l/
- /ˌtiːˈtəʊ.təl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tee-toht-l, tee-toht-l]
- /tiˈtoʊt l, ˈtiˌtoʊt l/
Definitions of teetotal word
- adjective teetotal of or relating to, advocating, or pledged to total abstinence from intoxicating drink. 1
- adjective teetotal Informal. absolute; complete. 1
- verb without object teetotal to practice teetotalism. 1
- adjective teetotal Someone who is teetotal does not drink alcohol. 0
- adjective teetotal of, relating to, or practising abstinence from alcoholic drink 0
- adjective teetotal complete 0
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Parts of speech for Teetotal
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preposition
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teetotal popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for teetotal
adv teetotal
- abstemiously — sparing or moderate in eating and drinking; temperate in diet.
adjective teetotal
- abstemious — Someone who is abstemious avoids doing too much of something enjoyable such as eating or drinking.
- abstinent — forbearance from any indulgence of appetite, especially from the use of alcoholic beverages: total abstinence.
- dry — free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.
- nondrinking — Being a nondrinker; not drinking alcohol.
adverb teetotal
- abstinently — in an abstinent manner
Antonyms for teetotal
adverb teetotal
- drunkenly — intoxicated; drunk.
- intoxicatedly — In an intoxicated fashion; drunkenly.
Top questions with teetotal
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