far out

comparative more far out · superlative most far out

1. informalNew, radical and extreme.

   We were discussing a new base for our office, but moving to Antarctica seemed too far out.

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see far, out.

1. datedinformalCool; great; an expression of support, enthusiasm, or celebration.

   Far out! The game has a hidden cow level.

   1 more example

   What do you reckon? Far outsville or far insville?

   1991 September, Stephen Fry, chapter 1, in The Liar, London: Heinemann, →ISBN, section I, page 18

2. AustraliaNew ZealandinformalAn expression of surprise.

   "Far out mate, look at the size of that bloody boat," a ranger said as he arrived at work at the Royal Botanic Gardens.

   2007 February 20, “QM2 sails into Sydney”, in Age, archived from the original on 04 Jan 2025

3. AustraliaNew ZealandinformalAn expression of displeasure.

   "Far out mate, frustrated. It just didn't jump and get going early. She was back running third-last," Olive said.

   2018 March 10, David Polkinghorne, “'Frustrating' Australian Cup fifth means Single Gaze to avoid Winx”, in Sydney Morning Herald, archived from the original on 04 Jan 2025