Definition of teetotal

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tee·to·tal    (tttl) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

1. Of, relating to, or practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages.
2. Total; absolute.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Probably partly tee ¹ (pronunciation of the first letter in total ) + total (abstinence), and partly reduplication of total

OTHER FORMS:
tee·total·ly (Adverb)

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