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

He is a reserved kind of man who does not talk much; he patted me on the shoulder, sighed, and said, "Yes—you are—you understand—yes—it is true—you are an out-and-outer!"

From The Letters of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Volume 01 by Nohl, Ludwig

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

From The Story of Antony Grace by Fenn, George Manville

It ain't a large 'un, but it's an out-and-outer to sleep in.

From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 03 — Fiction by Mee, Arthur

"If only I had the poetic vocabulary I'd give him a high-class out-and-outer."

From Bruvver Jim's Baby by Mighels, Philip Verrill

Boatman's an out-and-outer, once one gets on good terms with him.

From The Moving Finger A Trotting Christmas Eve at Warwingie Lost! The Loss of the "Vanity" Dick Stanesby's Hutkeeper The Yanyilla Steeplechase A Digger's Christmas by Gaunt, Mary