Hippy (en. Hippy)

/ˈhɪpi/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Member of a countercultural movement advocating for peace and love, often associated with drug use and psychedelic music.
Hippies gathered at festivals to celebrate peace and music.
Los hippy se reunían en festivales para celebrar la paz y la música.
Person who follows an alternative lifestyle and disregards conventional social values and norms.
She considers herself a hippy because she lives in a community and prefers contact with nature.
Ella se considera una hippy porque vive en comunidad y prefiere el contacto con la naturaleza.

Etymology

The term 'hippy' comes from 'hip', which refers to being aware or informed, and it became popular during the counterculture of the 1960s.

Common Phrases and Expressions

peace and love
Expression used by hippies that reflects their advocacy for peace and universal love.
paz y amor
alternative lifestyle
Concept that refers to a lifestyle that deviates from the conventional.
vida alternativa
psychedelic music
Musical genre often associated with hippie culture.
música psicodélica

Related Words

counterculture
Movements that oppose dominant cultural norms.
contracultura
bohemian
Person who leads a carefree lifestyle, often associated with art.
bohemio
festival
Social event where music and cultural activities are the main attractions.
festival

Slang Meanings

Peace and love
The hippie motto 'peace and love' became famous at all demonstrations.
El lema de los hippy 'paz y amor' se hizo famoso en todas las manifestaciones.
Flower power
'Flower power' symbolizes the idea of using flowers as a symbol of peace.
El 'flower power' simboliza la idea de usar flores como símbolo de paz.
Groovy
Using 'groovy' to describe something that is cool or impressive, typical of hippie language.
Usar 'groovy' para describir algo que es genial o impresionante, típico del lenguaje hippy.