hep

1
[ hep ]
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adjective, verb (used with object)Older Slang.

Origin of hep

1
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; of uncertain origin; cf. hip4

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Other definitions for hep (2 of 2)

hep2
[ huht, huhp, hep ]

interjection
  1. one (used in counting cadence while marching).

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How to use hep in a sentence

  • That's why I'm putting you hep—don't go on the make for the Son-in-Law.

    Hookers | Richard F. Mann

British Dictionary definitions for hep (1 of 2)

hep1

/ (hɛp) /


adjectivehepper or heppest
  1. slang an earlier word for hip 4

British Dictionary definitions for hep (2 of 2)

hep2

/ (hɛp) /


nouninformal
  1. short for hepatitis

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