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Definition of straight-edge
straight-edge
- A way of life developed by Minor Threat, referring to a person who resists mind-altering substances, such as alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana, and also does not engage in premarital sex. The term was originated in 1980 by Ian McKaye, the lead signer of a punk-hardcore band named Minor Threat, who wrote a song called "Straight-Edge." Today, many people follow this way of life by refusing drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.
Those kids are Straight-Edge.
Last edited on May 19 2011. Submitted by Ben A. from Chicopee, MA, USA on Jun 30 1998.
- non drug user.
I can't break my edge.
Last edited on May 19 2011. Submitted by Tinaya from CA, USA on May 07 2002.
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| Definitions include: The pinnacle of very cool, excellent, outstanding, or awesome. | |
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| Definitions include: to go crazy. | |
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| Definitions include: to be truthful. | |
| Definitions include: a phrase indicating approval, excitement, or support; "right on". | |
| Definitions include: milder version of "damn straight." | |
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| Definitions include: "I'm straight." | |
| Definitions include: to restrain from laughing. | |
| Definitions include: to chastise. | |
| Definitions include: fine; okay. | |
| Definitions include: immediately. | |
| Definitions include: the truth. | |
| Definitions include: awesome or cool | |
| Definitions include: straight from the source of said thing. | |
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