teetotal

adjective

tee·​to·​tal ˈtē-ˈtō-tᵊl How to pronounce teetotal (audio)
-ˌtō-
Synonyms of teetotalnext
1
: of, relating to, or practicing teetotalism
2
: total, complete
teetotally
ˈtē-ˈtō-tᵊl-ē How to pronounce teetotal (audio)
-ˌtō-
adverb

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There’s an extensive mocktail menu for teetotal partiers every night as well. — Terry Elward, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 If the influencers believe that a teetotal life will bring them happiness, more power to them. — Ronnie Koenig, SELF, 10 Nov. 2025 No, again — the man sitting here today is virtually teetotal. — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 6 June 2025 In short, the proportions of vervets who are teetotal, regular, and heavy drinkers are quite similar to those seen in humans. — Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026 Luxury brands, too, are progressively tapping into catering for an audience that’s closer to becoming teetotal than any other generation. — Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 28 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

total + total (abstinence)

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of teetotal was in 1834

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