far-out

[ fahr-out ]

adjective

, Slang.

1. unconventional; offbeat; avant-garde.
2. radical; extreme.
3. recondite or esoteric.

far-out

adjective

1. bizarre or avant-garde
2. excellent; wonderful

interjection

1. an expression of amazement or delight

Other Words From

• far-outness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of far-out¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Organizers say the expo was always designed as a clearinghouse for far-out ideas, but there have been times when its open-minded, anything-goes attitude has gone too far.

From Los Angeles Times

Even an open-minded resident of this most open-minded of cities might balk at these far-out proclamations, but fringe beliefs are business as usual at the annual L.A. convention, which took place Feb. 9-12.

From Los Angeles Times

Advisers are seeing two major trends in this year’s fall season: last-minute bookings and far-out bookings.

From Seattle Times

“Sure. I know it’s all kind of far-out.”

From Literature

No one was afraid to take things to the most most far-out places.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• fantastic
• far out
• groovy
• neat
• offbeat
• ultramodern
• unorthodox
• wonderful