noun
- plural of hippy; members of a counterculture movement, especially in the 1960s, characterized by rejection of mainstream values, long hair, colorful clothing, and often advocacy for peace and social change.
Usage: informal; historical
Examples
- The hippies of the 1960s organized peaceful protests against the Vietnam War.
- Many hippies lived in communes and rejected traditional career paths.
- The music festival attracted thousands of hippies from across the country.
- Hippies were known for their distinctive tie-dye clothing and long hair.
- The hippies' movement emphasized love, peace, and environmental consciousness.
- Some hippies traveled across America in colorful buses seeking spiritual enlightenment.