out-and-outer
Americannoun
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a person who does things with excessive thoroughness; extremist.
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a thoroughgoing or perfect example of a kind.
noun
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a thorough or thoroughgoing person or thing
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a person or thing that is excellent of its kind
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an extremist
Etymology
Origin of out-and-outer
First recorded in 1805–15; out-and-out + -er 1
Example Sentences
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Oh, you 're an author, a regular out-and-outer.
From The Uncalled A Novel by Dunbar, Paul Laurence
“I was an out-and-outer for candied peel when I was a boy,” he said, rubbing his hands.
From The Story of Antony Grace by Fenn, George Manville
I am the man as is guaranteed, by unimpeachable references, to be a out-and-outer in morals and uprightness of principle.
From Nicholas Nickleby by Dickens, Charles
A fine young fellow, that!" exclaimed Mr. Smivvle; "yes, sir, regular out-and-outer, a Bang up! by heaven, a Blood, sir! a Tippy! a Go! a regular Dash!
From The Amateur Gentleman by Farnol, Jeffery
I was a radical out-and-outer, as to funds.
From Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 03, April 16, 1870 by Various
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