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• far-out
  far-out

  adjective

  unconventional; offbeat; avant-garde.
• far out
  far out

  Unusual or eccentric; very advanced. for example, Painting blindfolded, that's far out , or Her child-rearing theories are far out .

far-out

American  

[fahr-out] / ˈfɑrˈaʊt /

adjective

Slang.

1. unconventional; offbeat; avant-garde.

2. radical; extreme.

3. recondite or esoteric.

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far-out British  

adjective

1. bizarre or avant-garde

2. excellent; wonderful

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interjection

1. an expression of amazement or delight

far out Idioms  

1. Unusual or eccentric; very advanced. for example, Painting blindfolded, that's far out , or Her child-rearing theories are far out .

2. An interjection meaning “great” or “cool,” as in All he could say when he won the lottery was “Far out!” Originally a slang term for daringly creative jazz, this expression has been applied to other art forms and undertakings. [ Colloquial ; mid-1900s]

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Other Word Forms

• far-outness
  noun

Etymology

Origin of far-out

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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And the far-out business models that a number of companies are pursuing are still going to be too far out for many.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026

These far-out demands distract from the intractable issues that still must be resolved, such as Iran’s uranium stockpile and control over the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's ● May 28, 2026

While some applications for this material are far-out, the authors noted active interest from the U.S.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2025

Though many in the industry think this a far-out design, Calhoun said it’s advanced enough to potentially be ready to use on Boeing’s next all-new jet.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2023

Danny the K didn’t dampen Rukia Marshall’s far-out thinking one iota.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia

That’s the real cost of reaching too far out, and no yield comparison will show it to you.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026

Many scoffed at the mere suggestion, external of such success, but he was not too far out.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

But what does it say when even Masa thinks it’s too far out there?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026

“It’s really more of a rhythmic commentary. You can get deep into the game, you’re not pulled so far out of that experience and it feels almost like you’re at the stadium.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

Bono rowed us far out into the middle of the river, and then let the current take us.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson