Hippie

usgb/ˈhɪpi/
noun

A person from the 1960s and 1970s who rejected traditional values, is very relaxed and is often against war and violence.

My aunt was a hippie in the 1960s, she always has interesting stories from that time.
Visual representation of "hippie" - A person from the 1960s and 1970s who rejected traditional values, is very relaxed and is often against war and violence.

Often appears as...

  • a 1960s hippie
  • hippie movement
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Cultural Icon

Represents a counterculture movement known for peace, love, and communal living.

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Woodstock is often cited as the quintessential hippie event.
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Fashion Influence

Hippies were associated with colorful, unconventional clothing and long hair.

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He dresses in tie-dye shirts and bell-bottoms, just like a hippie from the past.
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Music Connection

Hippies often enjoyed psychedelic rock and folk music reflecting their values.

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The band's sound has been influenced by 1960s hippie psychedelic bands.
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