ausgefahren
Ausgefahren is a German adjective that translates roughly to “excessively elaborate,” “overly ornate,” or “excessively twisted” in a figurative sense. It is often used to describe something that has been altered or embellished to an extreme degree, to the point of becoming impractical or aesthetically unbalanced. In idiomatic usage, it may refer to ideas, styles, or behavior that are eccentric or far-fetched.
In standard German, ausgefahren primarily describes objects or concepts that have been extended or stretched beyond
Colloquially, ausgefahren can also mean “crazy,” “bizarre,” or “wildly unconventional.” A person with unusual habits might
The word derives from the verb ausfahren, meaning “to extend, unfold, or expand.” The suffix –en denotes
Typical example sentences include: “Die Last im Kofferraum war ausgefahren und dauerte die ganze Fahrt an.”
For further study see related terms such as übertrieben, extravagant und bizarr.