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hippie

American  
[hip-ee] / ˈhɪp i /
Or hippy

noun

  1. a person, especially of the late 1960s, who rejected established institutions and values and sought spontaneity, direct personal relations expressing love, and expanded consciousness, often expressed externally in the wearing of casual, folksy clothing and of beads, headbands, used garments, etc.

hippie British  
/ ˈhɪpɪ /

noun

  1. a variant spelling of hippy 1

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Etymology

Origin of hippie

An Americanism dating back to 1950–55; hip 4 + -ie

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Rick Steves and Gene Openshaw consult their map of the Hippie Trail, 1978.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2025

Hippie Hill in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park has also attracted massive crowds, but the gathering was canceled this year, with organizers citing a lack of financial sponsorship and city budget cuts.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2024

She walked up and down the sidewalk next to the Hippie Kitchen to pump out hand sanitizer to anyone who entered.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2021

Evie-Meg Field, also known as This Trippy Hippie, has shared her experiences of living with the condition since she was diagnosed in 2020.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2021

He led her to Cabin One and took her inside, where the huge statue of Hippie Zeus glowered in the dim light.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

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