hippie chimp

noun

A bonobo.

Meanings

nounhippie chimp (plural hippie chimps)

plural hippie chimps

  1. informalA bonobo.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see

Origin

Due to their generally peaceful behavior.

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hippie chimp. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hippie%20chimp

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