Beatnik (Noun)
Meaning
A member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The beatnik sat in the corner of the coffee shop, sipping on a cup of black coffee and scribbling in his notebook.
- She was a beatnik at heart, always looking for ways to challenge the status quo and live life on her own terms.
- The beatniks of the 1950s and 60s were known for their love of jazz music and poetry readings.
- With his beret and goatee, he looked like a stereotypical beatnik, but he was just a young artist trying to find his voice.
- The beatnik crowd that gathered at the local park was a eclectic mix of artists, musicians, and writers.