way-out
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Meaning · English
out of the mainstream of society
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Hector is one, way-out guy.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “way-out” mean?
out of the mainstream of society
Is “way-out” formal or informal?
way-out is generally slang.