Etymology

straight edge

Today it means: A lifestyle and subculture that advocates abstinence from alcohol, tobacco and the usage of recreational drugs. Full definition →

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The story

The subculture takes the name from the 1981 song Straight Edge by the hardcore punk band Minor Threat. Compare straight (“not using alcohol, drugs, etc.”) attested since 1904.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.