full monty

The phrase "full monty" is British slang used to describe either the entirety of something or complete nudity.

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Definition

B2General

(informal, colloquial)The whole thing; the entirety of something.

Example

  • He ordered the full monty breakfast, which included eggs, bacon, sausages, and more.
  • When they renovated the house, they went for the full monty, upgrading everything from the kitchen to the garden.

B2Nudity

(informal, colloquial)A state of being completely naked.

Example

  • In the final scene, the actor went the full monty, surprising the audience.
  • The dare was to go the full monty and jump into the lake.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "full monty":

full onfull whackfull outbirthday suitthe whole nine yardsstark naked