Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

holus-bolus

Adverb

ˌhō-ləs-ˈbō-ləs

Definition

All at once; completely; in one go.

Examples

He decided to invest holus-bolus in the new startup, risking all his savings.
When she moved to the new city, she packed up her things holus-bolus and left without a second thought.

Meaning

The term ‘holus-bolus’ describes doing something in a thorough and unqualified manner, often implying that it is done all together without holding back.