far-out
[fahr-out]
- unconventional; offbeat; avant-garde.
- radical; extreme.
- recondite or esoteric.
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Origin of far-out
First recorded in 1950–55
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Contemporary Examples
In any case, it accommodated Pigpen very nicely; he was indeed one far-out gentleman, no doubt about it, none at all.
From impeachment logic to immigration geography, yet another week in far-out theories from our fearless leaders.
Yet another week in far-out theories from our fearless leaders.
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August 11, 2013
Achatz revamped his restaurant Alinea with a far-out, multi-course menu and futuristic liquid-nitrogen dishes.
Historical Examples
And that was a perfect setup for the marauders from the far-out rim.
The Cosmic ComputerHenry Beam Piper
His father was a voortrekker, and the great Sarel was a far-out cousin.
The African ColonyJohn Buchan
Him she knew well as a stock-rider on one of the far-out stations in the Monaro district.
NevermoreRolf Boldrewood
Far-out cousin here or far-out cousin there, he has no kin closer than yourself between the two stones of the parish.
Gilian The DreamerNeil Munro
What was now far-out prairie property would soon, in the course of a few years, be well built-up suburban residence territory.
Jennie GerhardtTheodore Dreiser
far-out
- bizarre or avant-garde
- excellent; wonderful
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- an expression of amazement or delight
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