all-in

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adjective (1)

ˌȯl-ˈin 

1

chiefly British : all-inclusive

2

chiefly British : being almost without restrictions

all-in wrestling

all in

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adjective (2)

variants or less commonly all-in

ˌȯl-ˈin 

1

: tired, exhausted

Atticus said as tactfully as he could that he just didn't think he could stand a pageant tonight, he was all in.

—Harper Lee

Inside, the invalid had gone to bed; her mother said, "She was all in," and expressed pity for her, for the first time.

—Edna O'Brien

2

: fully committed to or involved in something

The team is all-in for a championship bid this year.

—often used in the phrase go all in

With my bonus in tow, I got the far-fetched idea I didn't feel like working that type of pace anymore. So I went all in on real estate on my own.

—Philip Michael

Note: In poker, to go all in is to bet everything on a hand.

The best my opponent could have at this point was a 5-high straight, so I went all in—my full $220,000 was riding on this hand. The last card was a Jack—and I was out.

—John Grochowski

Synonyms of all-in

Adjective (1)

• comprehensive
• full
• inclusive
• panoramic
• all-inclusive
• global

Adjective (2)

• tired
• exhausted
• tapped out
• weary
• worn to a frazzle

Examples of all-in in a Sentence

Adjective (1)

all-in seven-day tour of Scotland

Adjective (2)

was all in after an evening of dancing and partying

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

For Cincinnati police, an Enquirer estimate found that each of its drones costs around $62,343 all-in, including the price of its dock, accessories, training, warranty and maintenance. —David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Nov. 2025

This all-in-one system has leveled up my styling game big time. —Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025

In-One-Year, Out-the-Next Decor Because the season comes just once a year, this designer is all-in on committing to a timeless decorating style and sticking with it, rather than indulging trendy elements. —Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025

There are even different types of pop-ups, from ones that go all-in on the Christmas aesthetic to beachy tiki bars and family-friendly experiences. —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (2)

1901, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for all-in

• akin
• auxin
• buckskin
• chagrin
• deerskin
• foreskin
• fuchsin
• herein
• kingpin
• linchpin
• pigskin
• pinyin