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Hippie vs. Hippy
Hippie
Examples:
The hippie movement emphasized peace and love.Her bohemian style was reminiscent of the hippie era.He traveled the world, living as a modern hippie.
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Hippy
/ˈhɪpi/Examples:
She always had a free-spirited hippy vibe about her style.His house was filled with eccentric hippy memorabilia.They attended a hippy festival in the colorful countryside.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Hippie with an ie often refers to the counterculture movement from the 1960s, symbolizing peace, love, and freedom.
- Hippy with a y is often used to describe someone with prominent hips or the area around the hips.
- To remember hippie, think of it as part of a movement (i.e., culture) that changed social norms.
- Hippie often evokes images of people wearing loose, colorful clothes, engaging in free-spirited behavior.
- Hippy may be used more casually to describe someone's physical appearance rather than their lifestyle choices.
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