full-on

adjective

Examples of full-on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But for audiences who have patiently waited to be clued in, the episode finally answers what the hell is going on with the show’s central character, who has experienced everything from hand tremors to full-on sensory breakdowns to a Doctor Doolittle-level ability to persuade animals. Hunter Ingram, Variety, 3 May 2024 Some of us showed up in sweats, others in full-on gym ’fits. Amy Verner, Vogue, 2 May 2024 While Israeli settlers for years have harassed and attacked relatively remote Bedouin communities, this week marked the first full-on assault on Palestinian villages. Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Apr. 2024 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

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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 8 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

full-on

adjective
ˈfu̇l-ˌȯn,
-ˌän

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