straight edge
The term "straight edge" originated from the hardcore punk scene in the early 1980s, promoting a lifestyle free from alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drugs.
Definition
B2Lifestyle
(informal)Choosing to live without using substances like alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drugs.
Example
- He follows a straight edge lifestyle and avoids all forms of substance use.
C1Subculture
(informal, music)A movement within the hardcore punk scene that promotes abstaining from substances and sometimes other behaviors like promiscuous sex.
Example
- The straight edge movement emerged as a response to the excesses in the punk rock scene.
C1Music
(informal, historical)A philosophy popularized by the punk band Minor Threat, advocating for a clean lifestyle.
Example
- Minor Threat's song 'Straight Edge' inspired many fans to adopt a substance-free lifestyle.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "straight edge":
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