Far out means: Amazing, cool, surprising. Same era and register as "groovy.". There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
far out
Amazing, cool, surprising.
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BlueskyMay 2026
That sounds right. I've always believed they started too far out on the 45-degree angle and would reel it in if/when it comes to the Majors. But in this age of trying to help hitters, maybe it is what sticks in the end.
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BlueskyMay 2026
Imagine a venue that holds the people going to the con. It’s like a far out dream IG
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BlueskyMay 2026
Yes, this is what he's responsible for, of course he's made mistakes, he's only human but the good policies far out weigh the mistakes. I don't want to fall out either but 50 bills in under 2 years is unprecedented. I…
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BlueskyMay 2026
I'm too far out to be at FWA. Might be at my local convention come June though.
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BlueskyMay 2026
Temperature Check: How far out are you currently booked? 📅 1️⃣ Already booking into June! 🚀 2️⃣ Got about 2 weeks of work lined up. 🛠️ 3️⃣ Looking for the next one as we speak. 🏹
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#1·Apr 26, 2026
Amazing, cool, surprising. Same era and register as "groovy."
"Far out, man."
Origin: 1950s jazz scene origin, mainstreamed in the 1960s by hippie culture.
For parents
Far out means: Amazing, cool, surprising. Same era and register as "groovy.". There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
For ESL learners
far out means: Amazing, cool, surprising. Same era and register as "groovy.". Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
Heard in the wild
“That sounds right. I've always believed they started too far out on the 45-degree angle and would reel it in if/when it comes to the Majors. But in this age of trying to help hitters, maybe it is what sticks in the end.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Imagine a venue that holds the people going to the con. It’s like a far out dream IG”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Yes, this is what he's responsible for, of course he's made mistakes, he's only human but the good policies far out weigh the mistakes. I don't want to fall out either but 50 bills in under 2 years is unprecedented. If the media isn't going to report this me and many others will.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I'm too far out to be at FWA. Might be at my local convention come June though.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Temperature Check: How far out are you currently booked? 📅 1️⃣ Already booking into June! 🚀 2️⃣ Got about 2 weeks of work lined up. 🛠️ 3️⃣ Looking for the next one as we speak. 🏹”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·May 2, 2026
Cool; great; an expression of support, enthusiasm, or celebration.
Source: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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