Definition

Not consuming or drinking alcohol.

Example

She decided to adopt a teetotaling lifestyle for her health.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about being teetotaling?

Not really, but I know some people who are.

I think it's interesting how they stay so focused without alcohol.

Yeah, it definitely takes a lot of discipline to be teetotaling.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Teetotaling is derived from 'tee' (a variant of 'total') and 'total' (meaning complete or whole). The term originally referred to the practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages, emphasizing a total commitment to sobriety.

Memory Tip

Think of 'total' to remember that 'teetotaling' means a complete commitment to not drinking alcohol.

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