hip
1the projecting part of each side of the body formed by the side of the pelvis and the upper part of the femur and the flesh covering them; haunch.
Architecture. the inclined projecting angle formed by the junction of a sloping side and a sloping end, or of two adjacent sloping sides, of a roof.
Furniture. knee (def. 6).
(especially of a garment) extending to the hips; hiplength: hip boots.
(especially of livestock) to injure or dislocate the hip of.
Architecture. to form (a roof) with a hip or hips.
Idioms about hip
shoot from the hip, Informal. to speak or act bluntly or rashly, without deliberation or prudence: Diplomats are trained to conduct themselves with discretion, and not to shoot from the hip.
smite hip and thigh, to attack unmercifully; overcome. Judges 15:8.
Origin of hip
1Other words from hip
- hipless, adjective
- hiplike, adjective
Other definitions for hip (2 of 5)
the ripe fruit of a rose, especially of a wild rose.
Origin of hip
2Other definitions for hip (3 of 5)
(used as a cheer or in signaling for cheers): Hip, hip, hurrah!
Origin of hip
3Other definitions for hip (4 of 5)
familiar with or informed about the latest ideas, styles, developments, etc.: My parents aren't exactly hip, you know.
considered aware of or attuned to what is expected, especially with a casual or knowing air; cool: The guy was not at all hip—a total nerd.
in agreement or willing to cooperate; going along: We explained our whole plan, and she was hip.
Also hipness . the condition or state of being hip.
a hippie or beatnik;hipster.
to make or keep aware or informed.
Origin of hip
4- Also hep (for defs. 1-3, 6) .
Other words from hip
- hiply, adverb
Other definitions for HIP (5 of 5)
Health Insurance Plan.
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How to use hip in a sentence
Your right hand should be positioned directly under your right shoulder, and your right knee directly under the right hip.
It is especially good for anyone who may have nerve pain in their back, hips, legs, etc.
Hints From Heloise: A safe Thanksgiving probably won’t be a traditional one | Heloise Heloise | November 12, 2020 | Washington PostIn the past, I haven’t been a fan of hip packs with integrated bladders.
Big kudos to DJ Noize and Attic Stein for their “scary rap trap party”-inspired Halloween hip-hop mix called, Halloween Massacre Reloaded.
Trick Or Treat: An All Hallows’ Eve Playlist For You Guys And Ghouls | cmurray | October 30, 2020 | Essence.comWhen McCarthy caught up to her, he grabbed her hip and “touched her inappropriately,” according to police.
Stafford man charged with following women in three separate incidents | Dana Hedgpeth | October 30, 2020 | Washington Post
Isn't it beautiful to think of the illuminations and dinners and speeches and shaking of hands, huzzaing, and hip-hipping.
Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 2 (of 2) | Charles LeverWith one hand hipping his saber and the other curling his mustaches, he smiled at her.
The Lure of the Mask | Harold MacGrath
British Dictionary definitions for hip (1 of 5)
/ (hɪp) /
(often plural) either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh, overlying the lateral part of the pelvis and its articulation with the thighbones
another name for pelvis (def. 1)
short for hip joint
the angle formed where two sloping sides of a roof meet or where a sloping side meets a sloping end
Origin of hip
1Derived forms of hip
- hipless, adjective
- hiplike, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for hip (2 of 5)
/ (hɪp) /
the berry-like brightly coloured fruit of a rose plant: a swollen receptacle, rich in vitamin C, containing several small hairy achenes: Also called: rosehip
Origin of hip
2British Dictionary definitions for hip (3 of 5)
/ (hɪp) /
an exclamation used to introduce cheers (in the phrase hip, hip, hurrah)
Origin of hip
3British Dictionary definitions for hip (4 of 5)
hep
/ (hɪp) /
aware of or following the latest trends in music, ideas, fashion, etc
(often postpositive foll by to) informed (about)
Origin of hip
4British Dictionary definitions for HIP (5 of 5)
/ (hɪp) /
(in England and Wales) home information pack: a set of documents that a seller must possess before his or her property can be put on the market
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Other Idioms and Phrases with hip
see shoot from the hip.
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