hipsterism

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hip·ster

(hĭp′stər)

n. Informal

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

hip′ster·ism (-stə-rĭz′əm) n.

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hipsterism

(ˈhɪpstərˌɪzəm)

the fact or condition of being a hipster

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hip•ster•ism

(ˈhɪp stəˌrɪz əm)

n.

1. the condition of being a hipster.

2. the characteristics of a hipster.

[1955–60, Amer.]

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