full-on

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˌȯn- 

-ˌän

: complete, full-fledged

The argument turned into a full-on brawl.

Examples of full-on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, because the design toes the line between sporty and straight-up snuggly, the all-black option is neutral enough to style with a full-on ski look and a regular winter coat. —Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026

Without backyard gardens or Le Creuset Dutch ovens or maybe even, like at the beginning of my own life, without full-on kitchens. —Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026

After working-class contractor Danny (Steven Yeun) nearly plows his vehicle into affluent business owner Amy’s (Ali Wong) SUV, their road rage incident soon escalates into a full-on feud. —Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026

So far, Vida has launched a few scooters, but nothing quite like its latest offering – a full-on off-road e-bike for kids. —New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for full-on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon

Kids Definition

full-on

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˌȯn, 

-ˌän

: complete entry 1 sense 3, full-fledged