"far out" meaning in English

See far out in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more far out [comparative], most far out [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} far out (comparative more far out, superlative most far out)
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see far, out.
    Sense id: en-far_out-en-adj-kFoPydBo
  2. (informal) New, radical and extreme. Tags: informal
    Sense id: en-far_out-en-adj-yNRQCSBl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 26 44 30

Interjection

Head templates: {{en-interj}} far out
  1. (informal) Cool; great; an expression of support, enthusiasm, or celebration. Tags: informal
    Sense id: en-far_out-en-intj-hi22Vemk

Download JSON data for far out meaning in English (1.7kB)

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