Hippie vs. Crunchy — What's the Difference?

A person associated with a subculture from the 1960s known for rejecting conventional society to advocate peace, love, and community.

Describes a person who prefers natural living, often focusing on organic food, eco-friendliness, and alternative medicine.

Advocates for psychedelic experiences and spiritual exploration.

Prefers natural and organic products for health and environmental reasons.

Valued communal living and shared resources.

Emphasizes sustainability and reducing environmental impact.

Known for their distinctive, colorful fashion and lifestyle.

Supports local and sustainable farming practices.

Part of a broader counterculture movement challenging societal norms.

Often involves practices like breastfeeding, cloth diapering, and homeschooling.

A hippie, also spelled as hippy, is a member of the counterculture of the 1960s, originally a youth movement that began in the United States during the mid-1960s and spread to other countries around the world. The word hippie came from hipster and was used to describe beatniks who moved into New York City's Greenwich Village, San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district, and Chicago's Old Town community.

Making a crunching or cracking sound, as when chewed; crisp

(1950s slang) A teenager who imitated the beatniks.

(Slang) Crunchy-granola

(modern slang) A person who keeps an unkempt or sloppy appearance and has unusually long hair (for males), and is thus often stereotyped as a deadbeat.

Likely to crunch, especially with reference to food when it is eaten.

Someone who dresses in a hippie style.

(slang) Having sensibilities of a counter-culture nature lover or hippie; derived from the concept of crunchy granola.

One who is hip.

A pellet of dry cat food.

Of or pertaining to hippies.

Pleasingly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when chewed;

Not conforming to generally accepted standards.

Someone who rejects the established culture, dresses casually, and advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle. Used especially of those in the late 1960's, mostly in their late teens and early twenties, who conspicuously rejected traditional culture by dressing casually, if male wore their hair long, and wore folksy or used clothing adorned with beads, headbands, and often flowers; they emphasized the importance of love and direct personal relations rather than success-oriented businesslike behavior, strove for spontaneity, sometimes lived communally, and in some cases tried to expand their consciousness by various psychological techniques such as meditation, or through the use of consciousness-altering drugs such as marijuana or LSD. By the end of the Vietnam war in the 1970's, the numbers of people living a visibly hippie lifestyle had dramatically decreased, though some people continue to develop similar views and live with the same outlook.

Someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle

Crunchy refers to a lifestyle choice that emphasizes natural living, organic food, and eco-friendliness.

Hippies expressed their beliefs through music, protests, psychedelic art, and distinctive fashion like tie-dye and bell-bottoms.

Typical crunchy practices include using organic products, cloth diapering, and supporting sustainable agriculture.

A common misconception is that all hippies were involved in drug use or lacked work ethic, overlooking their contributions to culture and social change.

Yes, someone can embody both hippie and crunchy values, focusing on peace and eco-friendly living.

A hippie is defined by their part in a 1960s movement that rejected conventional values for peace, love, and community.

Yes, hippies influenced modern culture in music, fashion, and social attitudes towards peace and communal living.

Some crunchy practices can be more expensive, like buying organic food, but others, like minimalism and DIY, can save money.

Hippies were significant for challenging societal norms and advocating for peace, love, and alternative lifestyles during a time of political and social unrest.

Being crunchy impacts consumer choices by prioritizing products that are organic, sustainable, and environmentally friendly.

Crunchy people often prefer natural remedies and holistic healthcare practices over conventional medicine.

Crunchy lifestyles benefit the environment by reducing waste, promoting sustainable practices, and encouraging eco-conscious consumer choices.

While it started in America, the hippie movement influenced and was influenced by global cultures, spreading its ideals worldwide.

Music was central to the hippie movement, serving as a form of protest, expression, and community building.

Hippies often rejected technology as part of mainstream culture, whereas crunchy people may embrace technology if it aligns with sustainable living.