hip

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noun (1)

ˈhip How to pronounce hip (audio)
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1
a
: the laterally projecting region of each side of the lower or posterior part of the mammalian trunk formed by the lateral parts of the pelvis and upper part of the femur together with the fleshy parts covering them
b
: hip joint
2
: the external angle formed by the meeting of two sloping sides of a roof that have their wall plates running in different directions

hip

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adjective

hipper; hippest
1
a
: having or showing awareness of or involvement in the newest developments or styles
b
: very fashionable : trendy
2
: aware or appreciative of something
—used with to
got hip to their plan
hiply adverb

hip

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interjection

—used in a cheer
hip hip hooray

hip

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noun (2)

: rose hip

hip

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verb

hipped; hipping

transitive verb

: to make aware : tell, inform

hip

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noun (3)

: hipness

Synonyms

Adjective

Verb

Noun (3)

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Examples of hip in a Sentence

Adjective He tried to learn about the latest bands so he could impress his hip new college friends. She knows how to get into all of the hippest clubs and restaurants. Verb if you want to get hipped on what goes on behind the scenes at a television network, you should read this book Noun (3) kids dyeing their hair in pursuit of hip
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Noun
The two stars came into the music scene in the hip hop genre. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2024 The Matadors’ speedster showed no effects of a hip injury which kept him out of the section meet a year ago. —Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for hip 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Old English hype; akin to Old High German huf hip

Adjective

alteration of hep entry 2

Interjection

origin unknown

Noun (2)

Middle English hipe, from Old English hēope; akin to Old High German hiafo hip

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Interjection

1811, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

circa 1932, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hip was before the 12th century

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Kids Definition

hip

1 of 3 noun
ˈhip How to pronounce hip (audio)
: rose hip

hip

2 of 3 noun
: the part of the body that curves outward below the waist on each side and is formed by the side part of the pelvis and the upper part of the thigh
hipped
ˈhipt
adjective

hip

3 of 3 adjective
hipper; hippest
1
: keenly aware of or interested in the newest developments
2
: wise entry 2 sense 2, alert
Etymology

Noun

Old English hēope "fruit of a rose"

Noun

Old English hype "hip of the body"

Adjective

an altered form of hep "keenly aware of and interested in the newest developments"; of unknown origin

Medical Definition

hip

noun
ˈhip How to pronounce hip (audio)
1
: the laterally projecting region of each side of the lower or posterior part of the mammalian trunk formed by the lateral parts of the pelvis and upper part of the femur together with the fleshy parts covering them
2
: hip joint

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