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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This one is the ultimate subtle fruity fragrance, especially great for someone who wants to capture the freshness of fruit but doesn’t want to go full-on orchard. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026 Ready to ditch the look of your disco-era cabinets without the hassle and cost of a full-on kitchen renovation? — Barbara Bellesi Zito, The Spruce, 5 Aug. 2026 In actuality, that’s the best thing to do since prolonging the repair can lead to a full-on replacement that wasn’t warranted in the first place. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026 The causes of superhero fatigue — which have recently arguably mutated into full-on franchise fatigue for many properties — have been endlessly discussed. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 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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