"straight-edger" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: straight-edgers [plural]
Etymology: From straight edge + -er. Etymology templates: {{af|en|straight edge|-er|id2=ideology}} straight edge + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} straight-edger (plural straight-edgers)
  1. A person who follows the straight edge lifestyle.
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