hepper

hip ¹

 (hĭp)

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.

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[Middle English, from Old English hype.]

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hip ²

 (hĭp) also hep (hĕp)

adj. hip·per, hip·pest also hep·per or hep·pest Slang

1. Keenly aware of or knowledgeable about the latest trends or developments.

2. Very fashionable or stylish.

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[Origin unknown.]

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hip n. & v.

hip′ly adv.

hip′ness n.

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hip ³

 (hĭp)

n.

A rose hip.

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[Middle English hipe, from Old English hēope.]

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hip ⁴

 (hĭp)

interj.

Usually used to begin a cheer: Hip, hip, hooray!