whole-hogger

noun

whole-hog·​ger

-ˈhȯgə(r),

-ˈhäg-

: one that supports or promotes something without reservation, qualification, or hesitation : one that goes the limit or the whole hog

a whole-hogger for economy in every constituency except his own

—Irish Statesman

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