Definition

Being aware of or knowledgeable about the latest trends and styles; fashionable or stylish.

Example

She always wears the most hip clothes that everyone admires.

Conversation

Have you seen her new jacket? It's so hip!

Yeah, I noticed that! She always wears the trendiest stuff.

I wish I could pull off something that hip.

You totally can! Just find what suits your style.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

An expression used to start a cheer or celebration, often repeated for emphasis.

Example

Hip, hip, hooray! We celebrated her birthday with joy.

Conversation

Hey, let’s celebrate our win! Hip hip, hooray!

That sounds great! We deserve it after all that hard work.

Absolutely! We should do something fun this weekend.

Definition

The outer part of the body where the thigh meets the pelvis, often used to refer to the area around the hip joint.

Example

She felt a sharp pain in her hip after running for a long time.

Conversation

I went hiking yesterday and twisted my hip on the way down.

Ouch, that sounds painful! Are you okay?

Yeah, it hurts a bit, but I should be fine in a few days.

Definition

To make someone aware of something or to inform them.

Example

She hipped me to the latest news about the project.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you heard about the new café downtown?

Not yet! What makes it so special?

They have a unique way to hip people to local art events.

Root Explanation

The word 'hip' originates from Old English 'hippa', meaning the joint of the body between the trunk and the legs. It refers specifically to this part of the body.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'joint' in your body where your legs connect to your trunk — that's what 'hip' refers to.

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