hip Definition
- 1the area at either side of the body between the top of the leg and the waist; the joint where the leg joins the pelvis
- 2fashionable and up-to-date
- 3having a good understanding of or familiarity with the latest trends or developments
Using hip: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hip" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She broke her hip in a fall.
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He put his hands on his hips and looked at me.
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The new restaurant is really hip.
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She's so hip that she knows all the latest bands.
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The company tries to be hip and appeal to younger consumers.
hip Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for hip
Antonyms for hip
- outdated
- unfashionable
- old-fashioned
Phrases with hip
Example
She carried her baby on her hip.
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He tends to shoot from the hip when he's angry.
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The club was really hip and happening in the 80s.
Summary: hip in Brief
The term 'hip' [hɪp] refers to the area at either side of the body between the top of the leg and the waist. It also means fashionable and up-to-date, having a good understanding of or familiarity with the latest trends or developments. Examples include 'She broke her hip in a fall.' and 'The new restaurant is really hip.' Phrases like 'on the hip' and 'shoot from the hip' extend the meaning of 'hip.'