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Hipster

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hip⋅ster

1[hip-ster]
–noun Slang.
1. a person who is hip.
2. hepcat.
3. 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; hip 4 + -ster

hip⋅ster

2[hip-ster]
–noun
1. hipsters, Chiefly British. hiphugger (def. 2).
2. Often, hipsters. hiphugger underpants for women and girls.

Origin:
1960–65; hip 1 + -ster
hip·ster   (hĭp'stər)   
n.   Slang
One who is exceptionally aware of or interested in the latest trends and tastes, especially a devotee of modern jazz.
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