full stop

noun

1. period ( defs 10, 11 ).

full stop

noun

1. the punctuation mark (.) used at the end of a sentence that is not a question or exclamation, after abbreviations, etc Also called (esp US and Canadian)period

Word History and Origins

Origin of full stop¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

"It either doesn't turn up on time, or doesn't turn up full stop," he said.

From BBC

"It will be what I do forever, full stop. I have no intention of leaving - I love it here."

From BBC

In fact, it’s a lot more money than the Scottish government was anticipating, full stop.

From BBC

“I just want to say that full stop, it’s never OK to make threats, it’s never OK to bully and harass online,” he said in a Saturday TikTok video.

From Los Angeles Times

But a powerful personality takes a while to come to a full stop.

From Los Angeles Times