hep cat

A cool person in the 40s who understands and speaks "Jive" talk.

Man 1:Look at that pink pigeon. She's a murder of a Queen. I might go beat up the chops, but i might say something off the cob or some off time jive.
Man 2:Forget it, Buddy Ghee. that gate over there's a hep cat and that pigeon is his main queen.

by Maya inca boy October 9, 2005

ultra cool hep cat

The Heppest Coolest Stylish Groovie Sophisticated Individual, anywhere.

He is a Ultra Cool Hep Cat, he makes everyone else look square.

by Uncle Tony 855 July 9, 2022

hepcat

A musician who rocks at jazz.

That hepcat played an amazing solo during A Night in Tunisia.

by Jam February 11, 2004

hepcat

a musical cat who can hang and fit in with other cats that can jive.

Jepf is one hepcat, did you hear his bassline? He's got his stuff down

by garth mcleet June 1, 2004

hepcat

"A self-applied term used by 21st century people who believe in some form of the 1960's hippie philosophy. Some of these are sons, daughters and grandchildren of the original hippies. Drug use is just as accepted as in the original hippie days, although most hepcats do not consider it necessary to take drugs in order to be part of the lifestyle. Some modern hippies frown upon excessive drug use because of lessons learned from the past. Some of the more conservative hippies deplore most drugs other than cannabis and psychedelics, such as LSD, magic mushrooms and salvia."

Hunter: Man, thats one chilled-ass nigga.
Lance: He's a geniune hepcat, man. A hepcat.
Gueniune, Chilled-Ass, Nigga Hepcat: Fuck yeah, white boy.

by Jamerson Pumpkin January 17, 2007

Hepcatify

Hepcatify is a term used in the jazz scene in the 1950s to describe the act of becoming hip, cool, and sophisticated like a hepcat. To hepcatify oneself meant to embrace the latest trends, dress in stylish clothes, and develop a keen sense of music and art. It was a way of life for many young people who wanted to rebel against mainstream culture and express their individuality.

Back in the day, I used to hang out with a group of hepcats who would hepactify anyone who came into their circle.

I've been listening to a lot of jazz lately, and I really want to hepcatify my music taste. I'm going to start collecting vinyl records and attending more live shows to get into the scene.

I'm tired of blending in with the crowd. I'm going to hepcatify my fashion game and start wearing more vintage pieces and bold colors. I want to stand out and show off my unique style.

by Zephyrgeist March 4, 2023