Full-bore

Alternative forms

• full bore

Full definition of full-bore

Adjective

1. Thoroughgoing; complete; total.The problem had grown into a full-bore crisis.He is full-bore environmental activist.
2. Denoting a firearm of relatively large caliber.Mounted on the wall was a full-bore elephant gun.

Synonyms

• full-blown
• full-fledged

Adverb

1. At top speed; with full power.The car raced full-bore into oncoming traffic.

Synonyms

• full tilt boogie