way-out

¹

[wey-out]

adjective

Informal.

1. advanced in style or technique.

   way-out jazz.

2. exotic or esoteric in character.

   way-out theories on nutrition.

way out

²

noun

1. the means by which a predicament, dilemma, etc., may be solved.

2. Chiefly British.,  an exit or exit door, as in a theater.

way-out

adjective

1. extremely unconventional or experimental; avant-garde

2. excellent or amazing

Word History and Origins

Origin of way-out¹

1950–55; adj. use of way out far off; way ², out