Longhairs Meaning in English
word · lemma: longhair
Definition
People who have long hair, often used informally or to describe members of counter-culture groups (like hippies or artists) in historical contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, sometimes slightly old-fashioned or US English. Historically linked to the 1960s-70s counterculture (hippies, musicians). Modern use is often playful or nostalgic, rarely literal. Not used for animals or just any person with long hair.
Example Sentences
In the 1960s, many longhairs protested against the war.
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The artist's friends were all longhairs.
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Some teachers did not like the longhairs at school.
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You could always spot the longhairs hanging out in coffee shops with their guitars.
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Back then, the town thought all longhairs were troublemakers.
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My dad used to laugh about being called one of the longhairs in college.
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