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hip

[hɪp]

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.

  • 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

Antonyms for hip

Phrases with hip

  • in a position next to the hip

    Example

    She carried her baby on her hip.

  • to speak or act without thinking carefully first

    Example

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

  • 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.'

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