The Rich Point: What Does The Word Hipter Mean

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The Rich Point that I chose is the word hipster. I chose this word because I think it is a really interesting how the definition changes in context to how its being used. There also really isn’t an accepted modern definition of the word. The Webster dictionary defines the word as “a person who is unusually aware of and interested in new and unconventional patterns (as in jazz or fashion).” However, urban dictionary says that hipsters “value independent thinking, counter-culture, progressive politics, an appreciation of art and indie-rock, creativity, intelligence, and witty banter.” I was shocked to see that this was the definition used because I have grown up thinking of hipsters as people that are annoying and “trying too hard.” These definitions,

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