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

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.

From One Of Them by Lever, Charles James

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)

“A real out-and-outer, and no mistake,” were the confirmatory replies.

From The Pirate Island A Story of the South Pacific by Staniland, C.J.

"What an out-and-outer the Skeleton is!" said one.

From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 5 of 6 by Sue, Eugène

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