hipster

English

/ˈhɪp.stə/, /ˈhɪp.stɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • A person who is keenly interested in the latest trends or fashions.
  • A member of Bohemian counterculture.
  • An aficionado of jazz who considers himself or herself to be hip.
  • (US) A person who wears a hip flask (of alcohol).
  • (US) A dancer, particularly a female one.
  • Underwear with an elastic waistband at hip level.

Etymology

Suffix from English hip (hop, anatomy sense).

Origin

English

hip

Gloss

hop, anatomy sense

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