full-on

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˌȯn- How to pronounce full-on (audio)
-ˌän
Synonyms of full-onnext
: complete, full-fledged
The argument turned into a full-on brawl.

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Upending global trade, plucking a dictator out of Caracas, escalating to full-on war with Iran, shredding alliances, courting despots — the major twists and turns of this administration never end. — Kate Andrews, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026 The accompanying sound spawned several viral videos — including some featuring bibles, choir robes and full-on Jesus cosplay — among its 5,000 posts. — Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026 Inspectors general often conduct informal inquiries into complaints against staffers, and many times those inquiries do not result in a full-on investigation, which can result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. — Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 Inspectors general often conduct informal inquiries into complaints against staffers and many times those inquiries do not result in a full-on investigation, which can result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. — Matthew Lee, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for full-on

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First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of full-on was in 1954

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full-on

adjective
ˈfu̇l-ˌȯn, 
-ˌän
: complete entry 1 sense 3, full-fledged

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