Beatnik
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A member of the Beat Generation of the 1950s, typically characterised by rejection of conventional society and a passion for jazz and avant-garde poetry.
“He styled himself as a beatnik, favouring black turtlenecks and frequenting late-night jazz clubs.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈbiːtnɪk/
Syllables
beat·nik
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Antonyms
conformist
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Wordle
Ends in -NIK, an unusual suffix, EAT in the middle is a good cluster to test early
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Scrabble
K is worth 5 points, a strong play if the K can land on a bonus tile square
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