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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

He was the master of coming up with the really far-out parts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 6, 2025

Tommy’s facility for making a far-out idea seem plausible set Francis to wondering whether an argument could be made for a “perfect biological principle.”

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

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

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

Even cheap Chinese models that analysts say could upend the global industry are far out of reach for the millions of Nigerians in the informal economy.

From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026

The company has already raised billion through bond offerings, with maturities as far out as 40 years.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026

And catching it out in front also stops the ball’s own movement before it gets too far out of the zone.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026

Because we will have waded out too far, out past the point of no return, too far to ever make it home again.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant