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title: "hipster · GenZ Decoded"
description: "hipster: A usually young, trend-aware person with an unconventional, off-mainstream style, often said with a little teasing. Meaning and usage."
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# hipster

Millennial[#social](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/social/)

**Meaning.** A usually young, trend-aware person with an unconventional, off-mainstream style, often said with a little teasing.

See it in a sentence

he's such a hipster, he only listens to vinyl

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

    [it girl](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/it-girl/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial · this one

    hipster

- Gen X

    [cool dude](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cool-dude/)

- Boomer

    [cool cat](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/cool-cat/)

- Plain English

    usually young, trend-aware person with an unconventional, off-mainstream style, often said with a little teasing

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## Related slang

- [hater](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/hater/): A person who criticizes, envies, or opposes someone.
- [high five](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/high-five/): A hand-slap greeting or celebration.
- [hollywood](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/hollywood/): A negative change in behavior after gaining success or fame.
- [homeslice](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/homeslice/): A close friend or buddy; a playful term for a pal.

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