Music
outta sight
What does outta sight mean?
Excellent, amazing, or wonderful to a remarkable degree.
"That concert was outta sight."
Origin
Drawn from the older notion of something being 'out of sight' as beyond reach, it became a hip affirmation in Black American and jazz slang and surged through 1960s and 70s youth and funk culture as a top compliment.
Frequently asked questions
What does outta sight mean in slang?
It means something is excellent, amazing, or beyond ordinary — a strong compliment.
Where did outta sight come from?
It grew from the literal idea of being 'out of sight,' becoming hip slang through jazz and 60s-70s youth culture.
Is outta sight a positive or negative term?
It's positive — it praises something as exceptionally good.
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