out-and-outer

American  

[out-n-ou-ter, -nd-ou-] / ˌaʊt nˈaʊ tər, -ndˈaʊ- /

noun

1. a person who does things with excessive thoroughness; extremist.

2. a thoroughgoing or perfect example of a kind.

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out-and-outer British  

noun

1. a thorough or thoroughgoing person or thing

2. a person or thing that is excellent of its kind

3. an extremist

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Etymology

Origin of out-and-outer

First recorded in 1805–15; out-and-out + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Boatman's an out-and-outer, once one gets on good terms with him.

From The Moving Finger A Trotting Christmas Eve at Warwingie Lost! The Loss of the "Vanity" Dick Stanesby's Hutkeeper The Yanyilla Steeplechase A Digger's Christmas by Gaunt, Mary

If she is a bad woman, she's an out-and-outer; for she looks one in the face, with those superb black eyes of hers, as bright and clear as the image of truth itself.

From Run to Earth A Novel by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)

But, on the other hand," in a livelier tone, "if your ladyship has any curiosity, or shall we say, a psychological bent, regarding the real out-and-outer, the excursion should be to your liking.

From Half A Chance by Isham, Frederic Stewart

Not a nice young lady for a small tea-party, sir,' he added, lowering his voice; 'a regular out-and-outer your sister is, to be sure.'

From Much Darker Days by Lang, Andrew

"If only I had the poetic vocabulary I'd give him a high-class out-and-outer."

From Bruvver Jim's Baby by Mighels, Philip Verrill