NYT Dictionary

YIPPIE

/ˈjɪ.pi/

NounInterjectionYIP-pieyip-pie · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A member of the Youth International Party, a group of politically active hippies.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From initials of "Youth International Party" + -ie (influenced by hippie).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

anarchistbeatnikbohemianbolshevikdissenterdropoutextremistfreakgnominiousheretic

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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