hipster
3 synonyms for hipster, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone who follows the latest trends, styles, and alternative culture, often self-consciously.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
hippy
flower child
How to use hipster
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
typical hipster
hipster café
hipster beard
Frequently used with a mocking or sarcastic tone rather than as a genuine compliment.
Etymology
From "hip" (fashionable, in the know) plus the suffix "-ster." First used in the 1920s, then reshaped in the 1940s from "hepster" to describe someone plugged into the latest jazz and fashion scene.
Full origin of hipster →Frequently asked questions
What does “hipster” mean?
The word “hipster” means someone who follows the latest trends, styles, and alternative culture, often self-consciously. In plain terms, someone very tuned in to what's currently cool — often ironically, since the label is now mostly used to poke fun at people.
How do you pronounce “hipster”?
“Hipster” is pronounced HIHP-stuh (/ˈhɪp.stɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hipster” in a sentence?
Here is “hipster” used in a sentence: “The neighborhood filled with coffee shops and vintage stores popular with hipsters.”
What part of speech is “hipster”?
“Hipster” is a noun.
Where does the word “hipster” come from?
The word “hipster” dates back to around 1920. From "hip" (fashionable, in the know) plus the suffix "-ster." First used in the 1920s, then reshaped in the 1940s from "hepster" to describe someone plugged into the latest jazz and fashion scene.
Is “hipster” a common word?
“Hipster” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “hipster” have?
“Hipster” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who follows the latest trends, styles, and alternative culture, often self-consciously.
