in-and-outer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of in-and-outer
1900–05; in and out + -er 1
Example Sentences
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He had also watched Mai on the tennis courts, whipping America's awkward in-and-outer Dick Savitt in straight sets.
From Time Magazine Archive
Consistent racing was his cry and woe to the in-and-outer.
From Old Man Curry Race Track Stories by Van Loan, Charles E. (Charles Emmett)
None of us wanted to take the money, for if ever there was a rank in-and-outer, that horse was Strathmeath.
From Taking Chances by Cullen, Clarence L.
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