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hipster Synonyms

Another word for hipster

Choosing another word for hipster depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person who follows the latest trends and fashions outside the cultural mainstream, typically associated with independent music, vintage clothing, and artisanal food and drink.

Usage Example

"The neighborhood's old warehouses were gradually converted into art galleries and coffee shops frequented by young hipsters."

Strong
bohemian
nonconformist
trendsetter

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to, characteristic of, or catering to an alternative urban subculture that favors independent music, vintage aesthetics, and artisanal products.

Usage Example

"They spent the afternoon browsing vinyl records and sipping espresso at a bohemian cafe downtown."

Strong
bohemian
indie
alternative
avant-garde
Weak
trendy

• noun (Context 3)

Low-waisted trousers, jeans, or briefs designed to sit on the hips rather than at the natural waistline.

Usage Example

"Low-slung hipsters became a defining fashion staple of the late 1960s and early 2000s."

Strongest
hip-huggers

• adjective (Context 4)

Designed to rest low on the hips rather than at the natural waistline (of a garment such as jeans, trousers, or underwear).

Usage Example

"She preferred wearing low-rise jeans because they had a more relaxed fit around the waist."

Strongest
low-rise
low-waisted
hip-hugging

• noun (Context 5)

A member of a 1940s and 1950s subculture of enthusiasts of jazz, particularly bebop, which later influenced the Beat Generation.

Usage Example

"In the late 1940s, hipsters gathered in small New York clubs to listen to Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie."

Strongest
hepcat
Strong
beatnik

Opposites of hipster

The opposite of hipster shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

high-waisted
mainstream
square
high-rise
conformist
conventional
traditionalist
traditional
See all opposites of hipster

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hipster. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hipster
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