teetotal — choosing never to drink alcohol
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: choosing never to drink alcohol
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtiːtoʊtl/
Korean meaning: 금주하는, 술을 전혀 마시지 않는
Korean pronunciation: **티**토틀
Example Sentences
- My grandfather became teetotal after watching too many drunk people karaoke badly.
- She's been teetotal for five years and her liver sends her thank-you cards.
- The teetotal bartender was surprisingly good at mixing mocktails.
teetotal
ADJECTIVE//ˈtiːtoʊtl//
choosing never to drink alcohol
choosing never to drink alcohol
The teetotal beetle uses a needle to pop temptation!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
19세기 금주 운동 시절, 'total abstinence(완전 금주)'를 강조하기 위해 't-total'이라고 말한 것에서 유래되었습니다. 말더듬이가 'total'을 't-t-total'로 발음한 것이 'teetotal'이 되었다는 재미있는 설이 있습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandfather became teetotal after watching too many drunk people karaoke badly.”
“She's been teetotal for five years and her liver sends her thank-you cards.”
“The teetotal bartender was surprisingly good at mixing mocktails.”
“Going teetotal was the best decision I made for my health and wallet.”
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