right-down

right-down

English

Adjective

right-down (comparative more right-down, superlative most right-down)

1. Synonym of downright; complete; absolute

Adverb

right-down (comparative more right-down, superlative most right-down)

1. Synonym of downright; completely; absolutely
   • 1867, Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist, page 76:

     ... and I'm sure we all are, and pity yer very much. But yer must know, Work'us, yer mother was a regular right-down bad 'un." "What did you say?" inquired Oliver, looking up very quickly. L "A regular right-down bad 'un, Work'us," replied Noah, ...