"teetotally" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more teetotally [comparative], most teetotally [superlative]
Etymology: From totally, the reduplicated tee being an intensifier. Etymology templates: {{m|en|totally}} totally Head templates: {{en-adv}} teetotally (comparative more teetotally, superlative most teetotally)
  1. Very completely, very totally. Related terms: teetotaller, teetotaler, teetotal, teetotalling
    Sense id: en-teetotally-en-adv-TcQnUAS- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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