noun
Uncommon
hippie
HIH-pee
Hippie (noun) means a person, especially from the 1960s counterculture, who rejected mainstream values in favour of peace, communal living, and free self-expression. Example: “Her parents were hippies who lived on a commune in the seventies.”
noun
1
A person, especially from the 1960s counterculture, who rejected mainstream values in favour of peace, communal living, and free self-expression.
"Her parents were hippies who lived on a commune in the seventies."
"He dresses like an old hippie, all tie-dye and sandals."
adj
1
Relating to or resembling hippies and their style or values.
"The festival has a laid-back, hippie vibe."
How to use hippie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone associated with the peace-and-love counterculture movement, or its relaxed, non-conformist style.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
hippie movement
hippie commune
hippie style
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Word forms
- Plural
- hippies
- Comparative
- hippier
- Superlative
- hippiest
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Etymology
A 1953 variant of "hipster."
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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.
