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- [fahr out]
- /fɑr aʊt/
- /ˈfɑː(r) ˈaʊt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fahr out]
- /fɑr aʊt/
Definitions of far-out word
- adjective far-out unconventional; offbeat; avant-garde. 1
- adjective far-out radical; extreme. 1
- adjective far-out recondite or esoteric. 1
- adjective far-out Very unusual, eccentric or unconventional. 0
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Origin of far-out
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Far-out
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
far-out popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
Synonyms for far-out
adj far-out
- offbeat — differing from the usual or expected; unconventional: an offbeat comedian.
- neat — in a pleasingly orderly and clean condition: a neat room.
- fantastic — conceived or appearing as if conceived by an unrestrained imagination; odd and remarkable; bizarre; grotesque: fantastic rock formations; fantastic designs.
- groovy — Slang. highly stimulating or attractive; excellent: groovy music; a groovy car.
- unorthodox — not conforming to rules, traditions, or modes of conduct, as of a doctrine, religion, or philosophy; not orthodox: an unorthodox ideology.
Antonyms for far-out
adj far-out
- usual — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
- normal — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
- conventional — Someone who is conventional has behaviour or opinions that are ordinary and normal.
See also
Matching words
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