Right on

interjection

Used to express strong agreement or to show approval.

You're going to stand up for what you believe in? Right on!
Visual representation of "right on" - Used to express strong agreement or to show approval

Often appears as...

  • right on
  • brother!

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial, Idiomatic

adverb

Directly; exactly in a particular place or time.

The arrow hit right on the target
Visual representation of "right on" - Directly; exactly in a particular place or time

Often appears as...

  • right on time
  • right on target
adjunct

To show agreement; used as a filler during pauses in conversation.

It's just not fair, you know? Right on.
Visual representation of "right on" - To show agreement; used as a filler during pauses in conversation

Often appears as...

  • know what i mean? right on
  • yeah

Usage tips

Informal, Neutral

Colloquial, Idiomatic

interjection

Used to express strong agreement or to show approval.

You're going to stand up for what you believe in? Right on!
Visual representation of "right on" - Used to express strong agreement or to show approval

Often appears as...

  • right on
  • brother!

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial, Idiomatic

adverb

Directly; exactly in a particular place or time.

The arrow hit right on the target
Visual representation of "right on" - Directly; exactly in a particular place or time

Often appears as...

  • right on time
  • right on target
adjunct

To show agreement; used as a filler during pauses in conversation.

It's just not fair, you know? Right on.
Visual representation of "right on" - To show agreement; used as a filler during pauses in conversation

Often appears as...

  • know what i mean? right on
  • yeah

Usage tips

Informal, Neutral

Colloquial, Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "right on"
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Positive Vibes

Used in casual settings to express joy or solidarity; carries a good-natured feeling.

Illustration for Positive Vibes
You're donating to charity? Right on!
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1960s Slang

Has roots in 1960s counterculture; used by hippies to support peace and love.

Illustration for 1960s Slang
This event promotes peace? Right on, man!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Age Informal

May seem outdated or informal to younger generations; use with peers who appreciate it.

Illustration for Age Informal
You still enjoy vinyl records? Right on, brother!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Vibes

Used in casual settings to express joy or solidarity; carries a good-natured feeling.

Illustration for Positive Vibes
You're donating to charity? Right on!
LampPro Tip 2/3

1960s Slang

Has roots in 1960s counterculture; used by hippies to support peace and love.

Illustration for 1960s Slang
This event promotes peace? Right on, man!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Age Informal

May seem outdated or informal to younger generations; use with peers who appreciate it.

Illustration for Age Informal
You still enjoy vinyl records? Right on, brother!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Vibes

Used in casual settings to express joy or solidarity; carries a good-natured feeling.

Illustration for Positive Vibes
You're donating to charity? Right on!
LampPro Tip 2/3

1960s Slang

Has roots in 1960s counterculture; used by hippies to support peace and love.

Illustration for 1960s Slang
This event promotes peace? Right on, man!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Age Informal

May seem outdated or informal to younger generations; use with peers who appreciate it.

Illustration for Age Informal
You still enjoy vinyl records? Right on, brother!
Visual representation of the word "Right on"

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