Hipster

Pronunciation: /ˈhɪpstər/

Definitions of hipster

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

Example Sentences

A1 My sister is a hipster and she loves vintage clothing.

A2 The hipster cafe down the street serves the best avocado toast.

B1 The hipster in the coffee shop was reading a book by an obscure author.

B2 She always shops at the hipster stores in the trendy part of town.

C1 The hipster lifestyle is all about embracing alternative culture and non-conformity.

C2 He prides himself on his hipster aesthetic, from his vintage record collection to his quirky fashion choices.

Examples of hipster in a Sentence

formal The young man who frequents the local coffee shop with his vintage clothing and unique accessories is often referred to as a hipster.

informal I heard that new boutique downtown is popular among the hipster crowd.

slang Check out that hipster dude with the oversized glasses and beanie!

figurative She has a hipster mentality, always seeking out the latest trends and cultural experiences.

Grammatical Forms of hipster

• past tense: hipstered
• plural: hipsters
• comparative: more hipster
• superlative: most hipster
• present tense: hipster
• future tense: will hipster
• perfect tense: has hipstered
• continuous tense: is hipstering
• singular: hipster
• positive degree: hip
• infinitive: to hipster
• gerund: hipstering
• participle: hipstered

Origin and Evolution of hipster

First Known Use: 1940 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'hipster' originated in the early 1940s in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a subculture of young people who were interested in jazz music and fashion, the term 'hipster' has evolved over time to refer to individuals who are seen as trendy, fashionable, and often associated with alternative or independent lifestyles.