hepcats

/ˈhɛpˌkæts/
noun
  1. People who are very stylish, trendy, or in the know, especially in music or fashion.
    • The hepcats at the jazz club always knew the latest songs before anyone else.
    • My uncle was one of the original hepcats in the 1950s, with his sharp suits and cool attitude.
    • A group of hepcats gathered at the record store to discuss the new album.
  2. Enthusiasts or devotees of jazz or swing music, especially those who follow the associated subculture.
    • The festival attracted hepcats from all over the country who loved vintage swing.
    • Back in the day, hepcats would stay up all night listening to live jazz bands.
    • She became a true hepcat after discovering the music of Dizzy Gillespie.
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