What does beatnik mean?
A member of a subculture of young people in the 1950s who rejected mainstream American culture and adopted a nonconformist, bohemian lifestyle, often characterized by a love of jazz, poetry, and nonconformist fashion.
Example
"The beatniks gathered at the coffee shop to discuss the latest poetry and jazz."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.