STRAIGHTEDGE

Straight edge

Straight edge is a subculture and subgenre of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs. It was a direct reaction to the sexual revolution, hedonism, and excess associated with punk rock. For some, this extends to not engaging in promiscuous sex, following a vegetarian or vegan diet, and not using caffeine or prescription drugs. The term was adopted from the song "Straight Edge" by the 1980s hardcore punk band Minor Threat.

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Straightedge

A straightedge is a tool with an edge free from curves, or straight, used for transcribing straight lines, or checking the straightness of lines. If it has equally spaced markings along its length it is usually called a ruler.

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straight edge

Noun

  1. A straightedge.
  2. A lifestyle and subculture that advocates abstinence from alcohol, tobacco and the usage of recreational drugs.


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straightedge

Noun

  1. A tool which is flat, rectangular and commonly made of wood, metal or plastic and is used to draw, cut or check the straightness of straight lines.

Adjective

  1. Living one's life against/without the use of alcohol, smoking, and illegal drugs.


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