hepcat
noun
hep·cat
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Definition of hepcat
: hipster
Examples of hepcat in a Sentence
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The smartest touch is counterpointing the pair’s bickering with the idealized representation of American life presented by a scatting jazz trio, who comment on the action like a Greek chorus of ’50s hepcats. — John Von Rhein, chicagotribune.com, "Lyric Opera offers up a sweet celebration of Bernstein at 100," 11 Mar. 2018 Created in 1966 by Stan Lee (script) and Jack Kirby (art), the original Black Panther — a hepcat in a slinky suit with claws and ears — debuted alongside the Fantastic Four in an adventure in Wakanda, which is powered by a mystery metal, vibranium. — Manohla Dargis, New York Times, "Review: ‘Black Panther’ Shakes Up the Marvel Universe," 6 Feb. 2018 The book, complete with the hepcat cover, is shipping today. — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, "For the JavaScript Coder on Your Holiday List," 6 Dec. 2006These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hepcat.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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hepcat
noun
English Language Learners Definition of hepcat
US slang, old-fashioned
: a person who knows about the newest things in music, fashion, etc. : a hip person
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