To emphasize the meaning of something. “He was a right git.”
Right
Example Sentences
"It was absolutely Right!"
"That's a bit Right, isn't it?"
Etymology & History
British intensifier meaning very or completely. From Old English 'riht' (correct). 'Right proper', 'right mess', 'right idiot' demonstrate usage. The intensifying function is more common in British than American English. 'I'm right knackered' is characteristic British construction.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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