a person, esp. during the 1950s, characterized by a particularly strong sense of alienation from most established social activities and relationships.
[Origin: 1935–40, Americanism; hip4 + -ster]
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hip·ster (2)
–noun
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hip·ster (1)
-noun
[Origin: 1935–40, Americanism; hip4 + -ster]
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hip·ster (2)
–noun
[Origin: 1960–65; hip1 + -ster]
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hip·ster (3)
n. Slang
One who is exceptionally aware of or interested in the latest trends and tastes, especially a devotee of modern jazz.
hipster (4)
-noun
someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle [syn: hippie]