Beat Poet

Poets who broke through in the post WWII years and tried to change human thinking via verse. Usually deals with contemporary culture and issues. Short for Beatnik poet.

Whilst researching poetry, I found Jack Kerouac and many other Beat Poets.

by Sladisphere March 20, 2015

beat poet

someone who's very unattractive (beat) and writes poetry (poet)

Man, that nappy-ass artsy bitch who's always reciting those poems really is a beat poet.

by Nick D September 29, 2003

beat poetry

A revolution started by the beat poets that mainly dealt with issues such as censorship. Accordingly, many beat poems are vulgar or obscene in nature, not only to foil censorship laws, but to be free, kickass poetry. The beats are typically considered pre hippies. The revolution started with what was called the Sixth Gallery poetry reading. At this reading on the west coast, a bottle of wine was passed around, and Jack Kerouac read his soon to be famous poem "Howl". The audience felt so emotional that they began shouting, a tradition that continues when the poem is read today.

I like beat poetry, especially Kerouac!

by makeitfunkay April 11, 2006