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What does "far out" mean?

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Rebecca

"Far out" is slang for "cool" or "great"! You use it as an interjection. It was popular to say in the 1950s. It was used quite commonly in the past but is considered to be a bit outdated now. "Cool" or "sweet" have mostly replaced it. Ex: We're going to a concert?! Far out! Ex: Far out! I can't believe we're gonna dye our hair purple! Ex: This beach is far out! Ex: Far out, bro! That's amazing news.

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