Meaning of full retard | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A state of engaging in extreme levels of stupidity.
   derogatory, offensive, slang, uncountable
2. The setting on a magneto when the ignition spark occurs as late as possible, just before the piston reaches top dead center.
   uncountable

Examples

“Everyone is on both sides is going full retard about this Executive Order⟳ from Trump. No one is thinking rationally.”

“They say⟳ never go full retard. America, thanks to democracy, eagerly embraced exactly that fate.”

“"You're a real fucking character, John-O," he indicated as he began chuckling out loud seeing his friend being to perform⟳ what they both called the "full retard."”

“It is characteristic of the usual magneto to give⟳ an ignition spark at a somewhat lower speed⟳ with the spark control⟳ in the full advance than in the full retard position.”

“Briefly, the objectionable features of the magneto are that the intensity of the spark depends directly upon the speed⟳ of the magneto—that is, the hottest spark comes at the highest speeds and the thin spark at the low speeds, that there is a difference in the intensity of the spark in the rang of full retard to full advance, and that with the use⟳ of the magneto there is the extra electrical unit that must be cared for.”

“Interrupter set⟳ back of center at full retard, ½ inch.”

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