Meaning of the word beatniks in English
What does beatniks mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
beatniks
US /ˈbiːtnɪks/
UK /ˈbiːtnɪks/
Plural Noun
young people in the 1950s and early 1960s who rejected conventional society and expressed themselves through art, poetry, and a bohemian lifestyle
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The beatniks were known for their unconventional fashion and love of jazz music.
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The coffee shops of Greenwich Village were popular gathering places for beatniks.