noun
hepcat
Hepcat (noun) means (informal) A jazz musician, particularly from the 1940s or 1950s.
noun
1
(informal) A jazz musician, particularly from the 1940s or 1950s.
2
(informal) Someone who was part of the jazz scene in the 1940s and 1950s.
3
(informal) A stylish and sophisticated person.
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Etymology
Formed from hep and cat, with hep meaning “sophisticated, aware”. Compare cat (“jazz enthusiast”). It is attested in the sense of “sophisticated person” from the 1920s.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of hepcat?
"hepcat" (noun) means (informal) A jazz musician, particularly from the 1940s or 1950s.
What is another word for hepcat?
Other words for "hepcat" include hipster, swell.
What are the different meanings of hepcat?
"hepcat" has 3 main meanings: 1. (informal) A jazz musician, particularly from the 1940s or 1950s; 2. (informal) Someone who was part of the jazz scene in the 1940s and 1950s; 3. (informal) A stylish and sophisticated person.
