I. ˈtē|tōd. ə l, -ōt ə l adjective
Etymology: t otal + total (abstinence)
1.
a. : of or relating to total abstinence from alcoholic drinks
the teetotal movement was strong in the state capital — S.H.Adams
b. : totally abstaining from alcoholic drinks
the stale joke of a teetotal spinster getting drunk and amorous — E.R.Bentley
2. : total , complete , absolute
rest in teetotal peace — Della Lutes
• tee·to·tal·ly - ə lē adverb
II. intransitive verb
: to advocate or practice teetotalism