English Explanatory Dictionary

straight edge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A lifestyle and subculture that advocates abstinence from alcohol, tobacco and the usage of recreational drugs.
  2. One who follows this lifestyle.
  3. Alternative form of straightedge (“a tool to check for straightness”).
adj
  1. Living one's life opposing or eschewing the use of substances such as alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.

Word forms

straight edge straight edges more straight edge most straight edge

Etymology

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.

Synonyms

sXe

Related words

clean teen xVx

Derived words

straight-edger
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