full-frontal
Americanadjective
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showing the entire front.
full-frontal nudity.
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direct; hard-hitting.
a full-frontal assault.
adjective
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informal (of a nude person or a photograph of a nude person) exposing the genitals to full view
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all-out; unrestrained
noun
Etymology
Origin of full-frontal
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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They have come to understand that a full-frontal counterattack is likely to bear fruit.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2025
Some of the items found there echo those found in other powerful Mesoamerican cities, including a depiction of Itzam Kokaj Bahlam in a full-frontal position.
From National Geographic ● Jan. 26, 2024
It has embarked on a full-frontal marketing assault intended to do what the “Got Milk?” mustaches on celebrities like Taylor Swift and Dennis Rodman did for previous generations.
From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2023
And here it may have options beyond a risky full-frontal assault.
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2022
He wondered if the metal rods could withstand a full-frontal attack from Dozer’s and Petunia’s massive teeth, enormous heads, and vise-grip jaws.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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