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out-and-outer
[ out-n-ou-ter, -nd-ou- ]
noun
- a person who does things with excessive thoroughness; extremist.
- a thoroughgoing or perfect example of a kind.
out-and-outer
noun
- a thorough or thoroughgoing person or thing
- a person or thing that is excellent of its kind
- an extremist
Word History and Origins
Origin of out-and-outer1
Example Sentences
“I was an out-and-outer for candied peel when I was a boy,” he said, rubbing his hands.
Bilstob’s an out-and-outer for taking up an idea, if you give it him.”
"What an out-and-outer the Skeleton is!" said one.
I said you were an out-and-outer as to ability, and that they could n't do better than make you a Governor somewhere, though you 'd not be disgusted with something smaller.
Oh, you 're an author, a regular out-and-outer.
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