Indie vs. Hipster — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Indie and Hipster
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Definitions
Indie➦
One, such as a studio or producer, that is unaffiliated with a larger or more commercial organization.
Hipster➦
A person who follows the latest trends and fashions, especially those regarded as being outside the cultural mainstream.
Indie➦
An artistic work produced by an independent company or group
"[His film] showed that indies could ... take in millions at the box office" (Liesl Schillinger).
Hipster➦
Trousers cut to fit and fasten at the hips.
Indie➦
Of, relating to, or being an indie
An album of indie rock.
An indie film company.
Hipster➦
(of a garment) cut to fit and fasten at the hips rather than the waist.
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Indie➦
Independent; from outside the mainstream.
An indie pop group
An indie video game
Hipster➦
A young, usually urban bohemian who cultivates an ironic sensibility.
Indie➦
An independent publisher.
Hipster➦
A person who is keenly interested in the latest trends or fashions.
Indie➦
A work released by an independent publisher.
Hipster➦
A member of Bohemian counterculture.
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Indie➦
A type of rock music, generally soft-style without screaming or aggression, mixed with synthesized music and electronic.
Hipster➦
An aficionado of jazz who considers himself or herself to be hip.
Indie➦
A person who listens to indie music and follows indie fashion.
Hipster➦
A person who wears a hip flask (of alcohol).
Indie➦
A pop group not affiliated with a major record company
Hipster➦
A dancer, particularly a female one.
Indie➦
(of pop groups) not affiliated with a major recording company
Hipster➦
Underwear with an elastic waistband at hip level.
Hipster➦
To behave like a hipster.
Hipster➦
To dress or decorate in a hip fashion.
Hipster➦
Someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle
