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• right-on
  right-on

  adjective

  exactly right or to the point.
• right on
  right on

  interjection

  an exclamation of full agreement, concurrence, or compliance with the wishes, words, or actions of another

right-on

American  

[rahyt-on, -awn] / ˈraɪtˈɒn, -ˈɔn /

adjective

Slang.

1. exactly right or to the point.

2. up-to-date; relevant.

   a right-on movie that shows conditions as they really are.

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right on British  

interjection

1. slang an exclamation of full agreement, concurrence, or compliance with the wishes, words, or actions of another

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adjective

1. informal modern, trendy, and socially aware or relevant

   right-on green politics

right on Idioms  

1. An exclamation of enthusiasm or encouragement, as in You've said it really well—right on! This interjection has a disputed origin. Some believe it comes from African-American slang (it was recorded in Odum and Johnson's The Negro and His Songs, 1925); others feel it is a shortening of right on target, used by military airmen, or right on cue, theatrical slang for saying the right lines at the right time. [Slang; first half of 1900s] Also see way to go.

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Etymology

Origin of right-on

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70

Example Sentences

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right-on right on

Meanwhile, the live band let us feel language as music by accompanying the performances with right-on renditions of Sly and the Family Stone and Teddy Pendergrass.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2023

“His unassailable integrity and right-on powers of assessment allowed him to act as a highly effective advocate for me.” she said.

From New York Times ● Dec. 21, 2019

It’s this commitment that means the Primavera lineup isn’t just one of the most right-on bills of the summer, but also one of the best.

From The Guardian ● May 3, 2019

“It’s not an incitement to anything. We’re politically correct, right-on, the last magazine that would recommend violence or killing anyone. “Our cover is a provocation to think,” he added.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 3, 2017

It's right-on beautiful to see how kind gentlemen is nowadays': and she turned and tried, stumbling, to lead the way downstairs.

From Aylwin by Watts-Dunton, Theodore

“We think the Bank of England is right, on balance, to hold rates—though that judgment is conditional,” said David Aikman, NIESR’s director.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

At the start of his fifth season, Riley is convinced the Trojans are right on schedule.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

Getting rid of waste or giving away a valuable resource that could be used right on your doorstep?

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026

It is right on Montana and has a nice outdoor seating area.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

Others, wanting food and drink, shrug, turning either left or right on the wooden walk, away from the mysterious man.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Related Words

• absolutely right
• correct
• right
• true