out-and-outer

[ out-n-ou-ter, -nd-ou- ]

noun

1. a person who does things with excessive thoroughness; extremist.
2. a thoroughgoing or perfect example of a kind.

out-and-outer

noun

1. a thorough or thoroughgoing person or thing
2. a person or thing that is excellent of its kind
3. an extremist

Word History and Origins

Origin of out-and-outer¹

First recorded in 1805–15; out-and-out + -er ¹

Example Sentences

“I was an out-and-outer for candied peel when I was a boy,” he said, rubbing his hands.

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Bilstob’s an out-and-outer for taking up an idea, if you give it him.”

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

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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.

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Oh, you 're an author, a regular out-and-outer.

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