out-and-out

[ out-n-out, -nd-out ]

adjective

1. complete; total; thoroughgoing:

   an out-and-out lie.

out-and-out

adjective

1. prenominal thoroughgoing; complete

Word History and Origins

Origin of out-and-out¹

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325

Example Sentences

United had a plan too, but they have had to adapt without the injured Rasmus Hojlund, who is the only out-and-out striker they have got.

From BBC

Politico’s Playbook newsletter separately reported Wednesday that this take isn’t shared just by out-and-out Trump haters in the GOP.

From Salon

Not all Republican voters are white, of course, nor are they all out-and-out racists.

From Salon

An interesting collection of white government officials, Black entrepreneurs, promoters and, frankly, out-and-out hustlers came together to put together this unsanctioned boxing match.

From Los Angeles Times

They haven't got an out-and-out front man, a striker who can hold the ball up the pitch and it's been problem for them all season.

From BBC