flat out

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see flat, out.
  2. Complete, total, downright.
  3. Very busy.
  4. Lazy, sleeping.
adv
  1. At top speed.
  2. Without hesitation or reservation, bluntly, no holds barred, totally, outright.
noun
  1. A total failure.
  2. A baked portion of flatbread; a baked item that is not meant to rise.
  3. A wrap, an item of food consisting of various ingredients wrapped in a tortilla or pancake.
  4. A section of piste that is relatively flat, causing or allowing skiers to slow down.
  5. An uncambered corner of racetrack; a racetrack whose corners are uncambered.
verb
  1. To fail after a promising beginning; to disappoint expectations.
  2. Synonym of flatten out (to make flat)

Pronunciation

/ˌflæt ˈaʊt/ EN-AU ck1 flat out.ogg En-au-flat out.ogg /ˈflæt ˌaʊt/

Word forms

flat out flat-out flat outs flats out flatting out flatted out

Synonyms

Derived words

flat out like a lizard drinking
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