hip 1 (h p)n. 1. a. The laterally projecting prominence of the pelvis or pelvic region from the waist to the thigh. b. A homologous posterior part in quadrupeds. c. The hip joint. 2. Architecture The external angle formed by the meeting of two adjacent sloping sides of a roof. [Middle English, from Old English hype.] |
hip 2 (hp) also hep (h p)adj. hip·per also hep·per, hip·pest also hep·pest Slang 1. Keenly aware of or knowledgeable about the latest trends or developments. 2. Very fashionable or stylish. [Origin unknown.] hip n. & v. hip  ly adv.hip ness n. |
| hip 3 (hp) n. A rose hip. [Middle English hipe, from Old English h  ope.] |
| hip 4 (hp) interj. Usually used to begin a cheer: Hip, hip, hooray! |
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