Hippies (en. Hippies)

/ˈhɪpiz/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
People who are part of the hippie movement.
Hippies used to participate in music and art festivals.
Los hippies solían participar en festivales de música y arte.
Individuals who oppose traditional social conventions.
Hippies were known for their alternative lifestyle.
Los hippies eran conocidos por su estilo de vida alternativo.
Members of a movement that advocates for peace and free love.
Hippies promoted peaceful civil disobedience.
Los hippies promovían la desobediencia civil pacífica.

Etymology

The term 'hippie' comes from 'hip', which in the 1960s slang referred to people who were aware of cultural trends.

Common Phrases and Expressions

peace and love
Expression used by hippies to promote harmony and solidarity.
paz y amor
living on the fringe
Referring to the unconventional lifestyle of hippies.
viviendo al margen
freedom of expression
The right to express oneself freely, valued by hippies.
freedom of expression

Related Words

counterculture
Social movement that opposes established cultural norms.
contracultura
psychedelia
Artistic and musical style associated with drug-altered experiences.
psicodelia
freedom
State of being free, an ideal promoted by hippies.
libertad

Slang Meanings

A person who lives in an uninhibited manner and outside social conventions.
He is a true hippie, always seeking his next adventure.
Él es un hippie auténtico, siempre en busca de su próxima aventura.
Someone who supports ideals of peace and love.
He has always been a hippie at heart, promoting harmony among people.
Siempre ha sido un hippie de corazón, promoviendo la armonía entre las personas.