hippie

noun

hip·​pie ˈhi-pē 

variants or hippy

plural hippies

: a usually young person who rejects the mores of established society (as by dressing unconventionally or favoring communal living) and advocates a nonviolent ethic

broadly : a long-haired unconventionally dressed young person

hippiedom

ˈhi-pē-dəm 

noun

hippieish

ˈhi-pē-ish 

adjective

hippieness noun

or hippiness

ˈhi-pē-nəs 

Examples of hippie in a Sentence

She used to be a hippie, but she's fairly conservative now.

The band appeals to a new generation of hippies.

Recent Examples on the Web

The boho-chic, haute hippie design sets the scene for a crowd looking for utter relaxation with a healthy dash of wellness and reconnection. —Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2024

Pioneered by Euro hippies during the 1960s, the beach offers chair and umbrella rentals and is home to a funky little bar called Yianni’s that’s renowned for its mojitos. —Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024

Every old hippie, astrologist, shaman, and yogi already knows this: Everything is connected. —Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 22 Apr. 2024

Here's How to Style Them Hippy flea market Alamy Visit the hippie markets The hippie markets are a lovely little portal into Ibiza’s unique happy-go-lucky culture. —Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

hip entry 2 + -ie

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above