English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
adj

teetotal

Teetotal (adj) means Abstinent from alcohol; never drinking alcohol.

adj
1
Abstinent from alcohol; never drinking alcohol.
2
Opposed to the drinking of alcohol.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “teetotal” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Etymology

From total, the reduplicated tee acts as an intensifier, hence T-total. First use appears in 1834.

Rhymes for teetotal

See all rhymes for teetotal →

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of teetotal?

"teetotal" (adj) means abstinent from alcohol; never drinking alcohol.

What are the different meanings of teetotal?

"teetotal" has 2 main meanings: 1. Abstinent from alcohol; never drinking alcohol; 2. Opposed to the drinking of alcohol.

Definitions from wiktionary, CC BY-SA · etymology from Wiktionary