full-on

adjective

Examples of full-on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Be prepared to rummage through all the offerings—this is not a sparsely merchandised store but a full-on jumble of vintage. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024 With its three levels of play, DJ Bouncin’ Beats will grow with your little one, from sitting and listening to simple songs at 9 months to a full-on dance party with more advanced songs and phrases at 18 months. Christine Luff, Parents, 22 Apr. 2024 Singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp sported a full-on Coach outfit during the second weekend of the Coachella festival on Sunday (April 21). Lilian Gonzalez, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2024 Madewell The Santiago Western Ankle Boots Not quite ready for full-on cowboy boots? Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024 His song of lament is accompanied by Carlos Arévalo’s wailing guitar, and crescendos with a full-on choir. Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024 And then Day, in full-on makeup and prosthetics as Butt-Head, slips into the seat. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024 Washington has been trying to avert a full-on regional conflict since October, and according to reporting by Axios, its message to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been to treat the successful defense of his country as a win and move on. Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2024 Prince George is now a full-on Aston Villa fan like his dad Prince William. Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of full-on was in 1954

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“Full-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-on. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

full-on

adjective
ˈfu̇l-ˌȯn,
-ˌän

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