hippie

[US]/'hɪpɪ/
[UK]/'hɪpi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. A person, especially in the late 1960s, who rejects conventional society, advocates love, peace, and simple, idealistic values, and practices a lifestyle centered on personal freedom and social harmony.

Example Sentences

the song became the anthem for hippie activists.

the latest reincarnation of the hippie look.

the two unassuming hippies took on a corporate Goliath.

hippies finally quit two sites in Hampshire last night.

New age hippie loves fashion but do not want to be fashion victim.

Once in a while I still see a hippie that looks like he’s stick in the 60’s.

If you can mesmerize, Dr Judah’s admitted.If you can mesmerize the drug addicted hippies and engage them in understanding Krishna, it is a great achievement.

Real-world Examples

John Mackey, the co-founder of Whole Foods, was a hippie.

Source: The Economist - Arts

Didn't you say you wanted to be a hippie?

Source: Movie resources

Yeah, why? I mean, you...seek out hippies? Or they are attracted to you?

Source: Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview

No, but she did. Look, there's that old hippie I've always wanted.

Source: Friends Season 6

Then we'll pick up the hippies and fly back to New York in style.

Source: Universal Dialogue for Children's Animation

Someone who combines the hippie and the hermit is Catholic writer, Sara Maitland.

Source: 6 Minute English

No one knows exactly how many people considered themselves hippies. But twenty thousand attended the gathering.

Source: VOA Special July 2020 Collection

I'm beginning to look like a hippie.

Source: The Trumpet Swan

Roommate? You guys are living together? Like hippies.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 2

Do I look like a hippie to you?

Source: Young Sheldon - Season 2

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