Straight edge (sometimes abbreviated sXe or with XXX or X) is a subculture of hardcore punk where people refrain from using alcohol, tobacco and other recreational drugs, in a reaction to the excesses of punk subculture. For some, this extends to refraining from promiscuous sex, following a vegetarian or vegan diet, and/or not using caffeine or prescription drugs. The term was from the song "Straight Edge" by the hardcore punk band Minor Threat.
Straight edge became a thing in the amid 1980s hardcore punk scene. Since then, a wide variety of beliefs and ideas have been associated with some members of the movement, including vegetarianism and animal rights. While the commonly expressed aspects of the straight edge subculture have been abstinence from alcohol, nicotine, and illegal drugs, there have been considerable variations on how far to take the interpretations of "abstaining from intoxicants" or "living drug-free".
Straight edge became a thing in the amid 1980s hardcore punk scene. Since then, a wide variety of beliefs and ideas have been associated with some members of the movement, including vegetarianism and animal rights. While the commonly expressed aspects of the straight edge subculture have been abstinence from alcohol, nicotine, and illegal drugs, there have been considerable variations on how far to take the interpretations of "abstaining from intoxicants" or "living drug-free".
"Yo, why did you have an X on your hand when we went to that misfits concert? It looked pretty bad-ass!"
"It shows that I'm straight edge bruh! Hardcore to the max! No drugs, no drinks. Edge life style ,man!"
"Nice! Wait, so you don't want to grab a beer later?"
"Nope. I'm staying clean and drug free for life."
"It shows that I'm straight edge bruh! Hardcore to the max! No drugs, no drinks. Edge life style ,man!"
"Nice! Wait, so you don't want to grab a beer later?"
"Nope. I'm staying clean and drug free for life."
by BloodThirstyNightElf69 January 05, 2016
by Smithers69420 August 11, 2019
Ava: Drew gave me a straight edge in math class today after he walked in all hot and sweaty after playing basketball during lunch.
Shayna: Whenever Benny wears those pink pants I get a straight egde
Shayna: Whenever Benny wears those pink pants I get a straight egde
by RDK8888 May 10, 2019
Peter: Hey Brian. You wanna down a couple of beers while we smoke some pot?
Brian: Nah, I'm straight edge
Brian: Nah, I'm straight edge
by KnightofNerdom December 14, 2021
never got me through
one single night this cold
but you know how that goes
or maybe you just really don't
one single night this cold
but you know how that goes
or maybe you just really don't
I was a loner until there were no friends left
Before someone offered me drugs, you know i was straight-edge
And everyone's quit until you offer them a cigarette
Before someone offered me drugs, you know i was straight-edge
And everyone's quit until you offer them a cigarette
by jesus tapdancing christ October 27, 2018
One cool sonofabitch. You need something, he'll do it. He knows how to make shit happen. He's a crucial friend to have when you really fucking need one.
This big jock at the gym started sexting my girl on FB, so I called The Edge and it stopped quickly thereafter.
by 1Skinnyjay April 20, 2016
The saying "If you wanna bite the stork's ankle, you gotta edge the mollusk" metaphorically conveys the idea that in order to achieve a difficult or desired outcome, one must be willing to undertake unconventional or challenging actions. The stork's ankle represents a valuable and elusive target, while the mollusk symbolizes a barrier or obstacle that must be overcome. Edging the mollusk implies a careful and deliberate approach, taking small, precise steps to navigate around or overcome the obstacle. Therefore, the saying suggests that to achieve something significant, one must be willing to embrace unconventional methods and patiently work through challenges.
Person: You know what they say?
Person 2: what?
Person: If you wanna bite the storks ankle…
Person 2: you gotta edge the mollusk!
Both: aahhh! (Laughter)
Person 2: They do say that
Person 1 mmm
“If you wanna bite the stork’s ankle you gotta edge the mollusk”
Person 2: what?
Person: If you wanna bite the storks ankle…
Person 2: you gotta edge the mollusk!
Both: aahhh! (Laughter)
Person 2: They do say that
Person 1 mmm
“If you wanna bite the stork’s ankle you gotta edge the mollusk”
by The BrGr February 09, 2024