right on

adjective

1

: exactly correct

—often used interjectionally to express agreement

2

usually right-on

ˈrīt-ˈȯn 

-ˈän

: attuned to the spirit of the times

Examples of right on in a Sentence

Her assessment of the situation was right on.

one of the right-on people

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for right on

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

Kids Definition

right on

interjection

—used to show agreement or to give encouragement