teetotally
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tee·to·tal
(tē′tōt′l)adj.1. Of, relating to, or practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages.
2. Total; absolute.
[Probably partly
tee (pronunciation of the first letter in
total) +
total (abstinence), and partly reduplication of
total.]
tee·to′tal·ly adv.
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