Hippie vs. Hipster — What's the Difference?

A member of the 1960s counterculture.

A fan of artisanal and niche products.

Advocate for peace and love.

A person who embraces retro technology.

A person who favors communal living.

A lover of alternative fashion.

A nonconformist.

A subcultural trendsetter.

A person into psychedelic culture.

A person who follows the latest trends and fashions, especially those regarded as being outside the cultural mainstream.

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.

Trousers cut to fit and fasten at the hips.

A member of a counterculture originating in the United States in the 1960s, typically characterized by unconventional dress and behavior, communal or transient lifestyles, opposition to war, and liberal attitudes toward sexuality and the use of marijuana and psychedelic drugs.

(of a garment) cut to fit and fasten at the hips rather than the waist.

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

A young, usually urban bohemian who cultivates an ironic sensibility.

(1960s slang; still widely used in reference to that era) One who chooses not to conform to prevailing social norms: especially one who subscribes to values or actions such as acceptance or self-practice of recreational drug use, liberal or radical sexual mores, advocacy of communal living, strong pacifism or anti-war sentiment, etc.

A person who is keenly interested in the latest trends or fashions.

(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.

A member of Bohemian counterculture.

Someone who dresses in a hippie style.

An aficionado of jazz who considers himself or herself to be hip.

One who is hip.

A person who wears a hip flask (of alcohol).

Of or pertaining to hippies.

A dancer, particularly a female one.

Not conforming to generally accepted standards.

Underwear with an elastic waistband at hip level.

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.

To behave like a hipster.

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

To dress or decorate in a hip fashion.

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

An individual who enjoys indie music and culture.

A Hippie is a member of the 1960s counterculture emphasizing peace and love.

A Hipster is an individual who embraces alternative culture and fashion.

The Hippie movement primarily began in the 1960s.

Hipster culture became prominent in the early 2000s.

Hipsters embrace technology that aligns with their aesthetic or ethical values.

No, Hippies and Hipsters have different origins, values, and styles.

Hippies often wear loose, flowy clothing with flower or psychedelic prints.

Hippies generally avoid modern technology in favor of a back-to-nature approach.

Hipsters are less overtly politically active compared to Hippies.

Hipsters generally live in urban settings but are not as focused on communal living.

Yes, Hippies are often involved in anti-war and civil rights activism.

Hipsters prefer vintage, tailored clothing and ironic tees.

Hipsters often enjoy indie, alternative, and underground music.

Some Hippies favor communal living and shared resources.

Hippies often enjoy folk, rock, and psychedelic music.