full English
/fʊl ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
UncommonGoing all out, holding nothing back, doing the complete version of something.
Almost always enthusiastic or used to hype up going all in. Occasionally ironic when the thing you are going all in on is deeply mundane.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | we are going full English on this road trip. no shortcuts, full playlist, snacks packed | The group is committing completely to the experience. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | she gave him the full English. flowers, speech, ring, the lot. crying in this car park rn | The proposal was complete and thorough with every romantic element included. | x, 2023 |
| 03 | went full English on the flat cleaning. four hours. no regrets. floor can see itself. | The cleaning was thorough and total, nothing half-done. | reddit, 2024 |
| 04 | this packing list is giving full English. i do not need three pairs of boots for a weekend away but here we are | The list has included everything and more, nothing was left off. | instagram, 2024 |
Use it when
- Describing someone going all out on something with maximum effort.
- Saying you are doing the complete, uncompromised version of something.
- Hyping up a decision to commit fully.
Do not use it when
- You are literally talking about food.
- You mean someone is being excessive in a negative way.Use “extra” instead.
Variations and related forms
Full English vs extra
full English
Full English is about completeness and wholehearted commitment.
VS
extra
Extra is about going over the top in a dramatic or unnecessary way.
Origin and context
Derived from the full English breakfast, a traditional cooked breakfast with multiple components. Used as slang to mean doing something completely, in the same way the breakfast includes everything rather than a minimal version.
- First seen
- 2010s
- Confidence
- low
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