full-bore

See also: full bore

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From full +‎ bore (“barrel of a gun”).

Adjective

full-bore (not comparable)

  1. Thoroughgoing; complete; total.
    Synonyms: full-blown, full-on, full-fledged
    The problem had grown into a full-bore crisis.
    He is a full-bore environmental activist.
  2. (of a firearm) Having a relatively large caliber.
    Mounted on the wall was a full-bore elephant gun.

Adverb

full-bore (not comparable)

  1. At top speed; with full power.
    Synonyms: full-on, full throttle, full speed ahead, full tilt, full tilt boogie, balls to the wall, balls-out, pedal to the metal
    The car raced full-bore into oncoming traffic.
    He is full-bore into environmental activism.

References

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