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Beatnik, he trips out (7)

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hipster

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(Other definitions for hipster that I've seen before include "Trendsetter" , "fitting below the waist" , "Dedicated follower of fashion" , "Follower of the latest fashions" , "Trendy person" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.
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