Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of way-out was in 1954

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“Way-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/way-out. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

way-out

adjective
ˈwā-ˈau̇t
: very unusual or odd
way-out ideas

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