hep

¹

[ hep ]

adjective

, Older Slang.

1. hip ⁴( defs 1, 2, 3, 6 ).

hep

²

[ huht, huhp, hep ]

interjection

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

hep

¹

/ hɛp /

noun

1. See hepatitis
   short for hepatitis

hep

²

/ hɛp /

adjective

1. See hip
   slang.
   an earlier word for hip 4

Word History and Origins

Origin of hep¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; of uncertain origin; hip ⁴( def )

Example Sentences

Bill, of course, is in the latter stages of Hep V—an AIDS-like virus that preys on vampires.

From The Daily Beast

"You bet; come over an' hep me break 'em," replied Buck, with another grin of delight.

From Project Gutenberg

Me washee flowty dozen hep—four bittie dozen—twenty dollar hep.

From Project Gutenberg

For answer Hep struck hard at him and the crowd of men threw themselves at Cameron and between him and the door.

From Project Gutenberg

It is not the action of the people, who are taught to cry "Hep, hep."

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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