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

Some retreats emulate full-on hotels, with spa treatments and complimentary boat rentals. — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026

But that does not necessarily signal that a return to full-on hostilities is imminent. — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Cropped jeans are having a full-on moment this summer, and Mandy Moore is the latest celeb to give them a spotlight. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

People go big here, with full-on dinner-party energy, sitting al fresco lakeside. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 June 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