full-on

adjective

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What started as just applying a few drops of oil into my belly button at night turned into a full-on stomach massage each night, something that was super luxurious and effective. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024 Closing Thoughts for 2024 The past year has been full-on, to say the least. Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024 There is a very real risk of a full-on ISIS/Taliban-style caliphate taking over Syria. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024 These fragrances aren’t just scents—they’re full-on personalities, moods, and memories bottled up into the prettiest packaging imaginable. Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for full-on 

Word History

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-on. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

full-on

adjective
ˈfu̇l-ˌȯn,
-ˌän

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