right on
adverb
- It is so; as you say or ask: absolutely, agreed, all right, assuredly, aye, gladly, indubitably, roger, undoubtedly, unquestionably, willingly, yea, yes. Informal OK, uh-huh, yeah, yep. See affirm/deny/argue.
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adverb
An exclamation of enthusiasm or encouragement, as in You've said it really well--right on! This interjection has a disputed origin. Some believe it comes from African-American slang (it was recorded in Odum and Johnson's The Negro and His Songs, 1925); others feel it is a shortening of
right on target, used by military airmen, or right on cue, theatrical slang for saying the right lines at the right time. [Slang; first half of 1900s] Also see
way to go.
The adverb has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
an interjection expressing agreement
Synonym: right
Right On! is an American teen
magazine. It is published by Dorchester Media in New York
City, and it was a sister publication of Tiger Beat.
The magazine was born in 1971, out of necessity to have a teen idol type of magazine for Black teens in the United States. Like Tiger Beat does with White American and Hispanic celebrities, Right On! covers everything and everyone who is Black and involved in the entertainment business. It also offers female readers make-up tips, and has a pen pals section as well.
During its early years, Right On! focused primarily on the lives and careers of The Jackson 5, as well as Motown labelmates The Temptations and Diana Ross. Among the famous people and groups who have been on Right On! covers in recent years are: Aaliyah Alicia Keys B2K Bobby Valentino Bow Wow Brandy Norwood Destiny's Child Mario Ne-Yo Pretty Ricky Romeo TLC
and many other performers.
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