History of South America

Where did the name hippie come from?

The term "hippie" originated from the word "hipster", which was used to describe a subculture of non-conformist youth in the 1940s and 1950s. The term "hipster" was derived from the word "hep", which was used to describe someone who was "in the know" or knowledgeable about the latest trends. Over time, the term "hippie" came to be used to describe the countercultural movement of the 1960s and 1970s, which was characterized by its rejection of mainstream values and its emphasis on peace, love, and individual freedom.