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According to Merriam-Webster's online dictionary, a hippy is: Main Entry: hip·pie Variant(s): or hip·py /'hi-pE/ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural hippies Etymology: 4hip + -ie : a usually young person who rejects the mores of established society (as by dressing unconventionally or favoring communal living) and advocates a nonviolent ethic; broadly : a long-haired unconventionally dressed young person
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'Hippies' is the name given to a specific counter-culture prevalent especially in the 1960s. The main features are : long hair, jeans, beads, hallucinogenic drugs and a rejection of 'conventional' values. The conventional values were, in particular, political, social and sexual mores.
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I was one once...in the 60's. It was fun and life seemed alot easier then. (and not because I was high all the time). I miss the music and the attitude and the easier times then, aside from the war in Viet Nam (which I protested).
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