straight edge

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

The subculture takes the name from the 1981 song Straight Edge by the hardcore punk band Minor Threat.[1][2]

Noun[edit]

straight edge (countable and uncountable, plural straight edges)

  1. (uncountable) A lifestyle and subculture that advocates abstinence from alcohol, tobacco and the usage of recreational drugs.
    Synonym: sXe
  2. (countable) One who follows this lifestyle.
  3. (countable) Alternative form of straightedge (“tool to check straightness”)

Derived terms[edit]

Adjective[edit]

straight edge (comparative more straight edge, superlative most straight edge)

  2. (informal) Living one's life opposing or eschewing the use of substances such as alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Ian MacKaye (lyrics and music) (1981) “Straight Edge”, performed by Minor Threat: “I don't even think about speed / That's something I just don't need / I've got the straight edge”
  2. ^ Ross Haenfler (2006) Straight Edge, Rutgers University Press, →ISBN, page 7

Further reading[edit]

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