hep
1 Americanadjective
interjection
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of hep
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; of uncertain origin; cf. hip 4 ( def. )
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“All of our best studies and decades of experience point to continuing to vaccinate all newborns to protect them against hep B.”
From Salon ● Dec. 12, 2025
Known as the "silent killer", hep C may cause few symptoms initially, with early signs including night sweats, brain fog, itchy skin and fatigue.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2025
Whatever its exact journey, the suit spread like wildfire among hep cats who were into jitterbug and swing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2023
The Center for Evidence-Based Policy has advised Washington state in the effort to eradicate hep C, Curtis said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 29, 2019
“Doodle, get that shovel over yonder, hear, and hep me dig a hole.”
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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