WORD MEANING
Straightedge meaning
STRAYT-ehj · noun
A lifestyle choice characterized by abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs.
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A subculture associated with punk music that promotes clean living and personal responsibility.
A term used in typography to describe a ruler or tool for drawing straight lines.
The term can refer to a lifestyle, a subculture, or a physical tool depending on context.
Examples
He identifies as straightedge and avoids alcohol and drugs.
The straightedge lifestyle promotes abstinence from intoxicants and promiscuity.