Hepcats

/ˈhɛpkæts/ noun

Definition

Plural of hepcat; multiple fashionable or jazz-savvy people.

Etymology

Regular plural of 'hepcat,' maintaining the same etymological roots of 'hep' and 'cat' from mid-20th century American slang.

Kelly Says

The hepcats had an entire secret vocabulary—they'd say 'bebop' and 'zoot suit,' creating a cultural boundary between the in-crowd and everyone else, which is actually what all slang is designed to do.

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