Meaning & use
hippie
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A person, especially in the 1960s and 1970s, who rejected conventional social norms and advocated peace, love, and communal living.
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Her grandparents met at a hippie commune in the late 1960s.
The festival had a laid-back, hippie vibe with tie-dye shirts and acoustic guitars.
A note on using this word
Originally tied to a specific countercultural movement, though it's now also used loosely for an easygoing, unconventional lifestyle.
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