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Abstemious duck guzzling energy drink (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

teetotal

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(Other definitions for teetotal that I've seen before include "not taking a drop" , "Completely abstinent" , "Abstaining completely from alcohol" , "Completely dry" , "Not touching a drop" .)

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