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  1. Beatnik - Wikipedia

    An episode of The Addams Family titled "The Addams Family Meets a Beatnik," broadcast January 1, 1965, features a young biker/beatnik who injures himself in an accident, and ends up staying with the …

  2. BEATNIK Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of BEATNIK is a person who participated in a social movement of the 1950s and early 1960s which stressed artistic self-expression and the rejection of the mores of conventional society; …

  3. Beatniks and the Beat Movement - Encyclopedia.com

    The terms "Beat" and "Beatnik" soon moved beyond them and out into the mainstream, attracting a popular following among disaffected youth. Some of these people followed their own version of the …

  4. Who Were the Beatniks?

    Jun 26, 2023 · We’ve all heard the word “beatnik,” but what exactly does it mean and how are these people connected to Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and the other writers of the Beat Generation?

  5. Beatniks Definition - AP US History Key Term | Fiveable

    Beatnik literature often reflected broader social changes by challenging conventional attitudes towards sexuality, spirituality, and materialism. Writers like Allen Ginsberg openly addressed taboo subjects …

  6. Exploring Beatniks and the Beat Generation Legacy

    May 23, 2024 · The Beatnik style, with its berets, black turtlenecks, and cool sunglasses, is still popular. It’s a reminder of their unique spirit and continues to shape fashion.

  7. Beatnik Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    BEATNIK meaning: a young person who was part of a social group in the 1950s and early 1960s that rejected the traditional rules of society and encouraged people to express themselves through art