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
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
Although Lanthimos has a couple of hits to score on the silly aesthetics of hippie retreats, my patience was severely tested at this point.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 21 June 2024
Eagle-eyed hippies might spot a crack in the verisimilitude.
—Erik Piepenburg, New York Times, 12 June 2024
Walton remained an unreconstructed hippie the rest of his life.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 28 May 2024
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
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 21 June 2024
Eagle-eyed hippies might spot a crack in the verisimilitude.
—Erik Piepenburg, New York Times, 12 June 2024
Walton remained an unreconstructed hippie the rest of his life.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 28 May 2024
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
See all Example Sentences for hippie
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“Hippie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hippie. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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