Where did the word beatnik come from?

Where did the word beatnik come from? The term “Beatnik” was coined by Herb Caen of the San Francisco Chronicle on , blending the name of the recent Russian satellite Sputnik and Beat Generation. Why are they called beatniks? The term “beatnik” is derived from the slang term “beat,” which was popularized by Kerouac after … Continue reading Where did the word beatnik come from?