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hippie

3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for hippie, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A person, especially from the 1960s counterculture, who rejected mainstream values in favour of peace, communal living, and free self-expression.

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hippy flower child

How to use hippie

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hippie movement hippie commune hippie style

Etymology

A 1953 variant of "hipster."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hippie” mean?

The word “hippie” means a person, especially from the 1960s counterculture, who rejected mainstream values in favour of peace, communal living, and free self-expression. In plain terms, someone associated with the peace-and-love counterculture movement, or its relaxed, non-conformist style.

How do you pronounce “hippie”?

“Hippie” is pronounced HIH-pee (/ˈhɪpi/ in IPA).

How do you use “hippie” in a sentence?

Here is “hippie” used in a sentence: “Her parents were hippies who lived on a commune in the seventies.”

What part of speech is “hippie”?

Depending on how it is used, “hippie” can be a noun and an adjective.

Where does the word “hippie” come from?

The word “hippie” dates back to around 1953. A 1953 variant of "hipster.".

Is “hippie” a common word?

“Hippie” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “hippie” have?

“Hippie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person, especially from the 1960s counterculture, who rejected mainstream values in favour of peace, communal living, and free self-expression.

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