hippie

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A hippie is someone who values freedom and individuality, often expressing themselves through their clothes, music, or lifestyle.

The word "hippie" usually refers to people from the 1960s and 1970s who rejected mainstream culture and wanted a more relaxed way of living. They were known for wearing colorful, flowing clothing and long hair, often experimenting with new forms of art, music, and spirituality. If someone describes themselves or others as "hippie," they're usually thinking about this free-spirited, bohemian lifestyle.

How common is "hippie"?

Word hippie is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

noun

(1950s slang) A teenager who imitated the beatniks.
(1960s slang; still widely used in reference to that era) One who chooses not to conform to prevailing social norms: especially one who subscribes to values or actions such as acceptance or self-practice of recreational drug use, liberal or radical sexual mores, advocacy of communal living, strong pacifism or anti-war sentiment, etc.
(modern slang) A person who keeps an unkempt or sloppy appearance and has unusually long hair (for males), and is thus often stereotyped as a deadbeat.
Someone who dresses in a hippie style.
One who is hip.

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Real examples of "hippie" in context

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How common is "hippie"?

noun

Real examples of "hippie" in context

Gordon Ramsay Savagely Critiques Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

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