far out
far out - Excellent; also, daringly unusual. This slangy expression originated in jazz in about 1950, where it denoted especially avant-garde performances. Almost immediately, it was extended to mean outstanding. Today, it’s used both as an adjective (“this performance is far out”) and as an interjection (“This is great—far out!”). Its overuse soon rendered it a cliché.
Related Terms 📚
- Out of this world - Exceptionally good; extraordinary.
- Groovy - Excellent or ‘cool’, often associated with the 1960s.
- Hip - Very fashionable or sophisticated.
- Mind-blowing - Extremely impressive, surprising, or unbelievable.
- Cool - Fashionable, attractive, or admirable.
Similar Expressions 🔄
- Leave you starstruck - Awe-inspiring or overwhelming.
- Out of the blue - Happening unexpectedly.
- Break the mold - To be new and different from what has been seen before.
- Blow your mind - Impress you greatly.
Synonyms 📝
- Awesome
- Amazing
- Radical
- Spectacular
- Extraordinary
Antonyms 🚫
- Ordinary
- Commonplace
- Unremarkable
- Mediocre
- Average
Humor-Filled Quote 🤪
“As a kid, my favorite space program was always ‘Far Out!’ But of course, The Office hasn’t landed there yet.” – Plausibly Existent Stand-up Comic
Proverbs 🌿
- “Idleness is the rust of the mind, the great waste of life.” – Not as ‘Far Out,’ but certainly indicates the need for mental stimulation!
- “Sometimes you need to let life turn up to a different tune.” – Okay, I might’ve made that up, but isn’t life more fun with a dash of the unexpected?
Pop Culture Recommendations 🌟
Literature:
- The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe
- On the Road by Jack Kerouac
- High Fidelity by Nick Hornby
Movies:
- 2001: A Space Odyssey - Far outweighs ‘ordinary’.
- Pulp Fiction – Unknowingly avant-garde.
- The Big Lebowski - The elan of eccentricities.
Songs:
- “Space Oddity” by David Bowie
- “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” by The Beatles
- “Rocket Man” by Elton John
Poetry:
- “Howl” by Allen Ginsberg
- “Song of Myself” by Walt Whitman
Quizzes 🎉
Encore Thought: The universe is relentlessly vast, ‘far out’, unimaginable; perhaps, coincidences in life are just like jazz - improvising on familiar human melodies. Keep exploring the cosmo-awesome possibilities! 🚀✨
