A number of words that became widely used slang among hippies ...hep, hippy, hippy = open eyes, knowledge, wisdom, well informed, up-to-date, to open one's eyes, be aware of what is going on. Usage: "He is hip to the scene." "He's a true hippy."
cat, -kat = friend, fellow, suffix denoting a person. Usage: "He is one crazy cat."
hep-cat = person who understands, common phrase used in 1960s. Usage: "He's a hep-cat."
dig, deg, dega = understand, appreciate, pay attention. Usage: "You dig what I'm saying?"
honk, honky = white, pink, pale. Used to refer to white people. Usage: "How's it hanging, honky."
boo, bogus, bunk = fake, deceit, fraud. Usage: "This game is bogus."
jive, jaiv = lie, trick. Usage: "Don't jive me, fool."
cool = calm, controlled, slow. Translation of suma, meaning cool. Usage: "Be cool man."
okay, wo kay = everything is good. Usage: "I feel okay."
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