hip

[hɪp]

hip Definition

• 1. the area at either side of the body between the top of the leg and the waist; the joint where the leg joins the pelvis
• 2. fashionable and up-to-date
• 3. having 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.

• Example

  He put his hands on his hips and looked at me.

• Example

  The new restaurant is really hip.

• Example

  She's so hip that she knows all the latest bands.

• Example

  The company tries to be hip and appeal to younger consumers.

hip Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hip

• trendy
• fashionable
• cool
• modern
• current

Antonyms for hip

• outdated
• unfashionable
• old-fashioned

Phrases with hip

• on the hip

  in a position next to the hip

  Example

  She carried her baby on her hip.

• shoot from the hip

  to speak or act without thinking carefully first

  Example

  He tends to shoot from the hip when he's angry.

• hip and happening

  very fashionable and exciting

  Example

  The club was really hip and happening in the 80s.

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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.'