hip
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Definition of hip - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
medicalthe part of the body on either side of the pelvis
  • She placed her hands on her hips.
flank haunch
2.
plantTECH.UKfruit of a rose, especially a wild roseTECH.UK
  • The bushes were covered with red hips in the autumn..
3.
architectureTECH.the external angle formed by two sloping roof planesTECH.
  • The house features a classic hip roof design.
angle ridge

Adjective

1.
cultureUSinformed about current events or cultural trendsUS
  • He's really hip to what's happening in the tech world.
cool informed trendy
2.
fashionUSvery modern and following all the latest fashionsUS
  • That cafe is known for its hip atmosphere.
fashionable stylish trendy
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Images of hip

  • hip: fruit of a rose, especially a wild rose
    fruit of a rose, especially a wild rose
  • hip: the external angle formed by two sloping roof planes
    the external angle formed by two sloping roof planes

Expressions with hip

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immersed up to the hips
The children were hip deep in the pool.
used to cheer or support someone
Hip hurray for the birthday girl!
exclamation of joy or celebration by a group
The team shouted 'Hip, hip, hip hooray!' after winning the game.
very close or always together in relationship or activities
Those two are connected at the hip.
very close or inseparable in relationship
They are always together, almost attached at the hip.
without careful planning or consideration
He tends to make decisions from the hip.

Origin of hip

Old English, hype (hip)

Terms with hip included in their meaning

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dance
Middle Eastern dance with hip and abdomen movements
music
rhythmic speech in hip-hop music
urban culture
dance style from urban areas, often hip hop
dance
Latin-American dance with small steps and hip movements
chilladj.
slang approval
cool meeting a certain hip standard
social dancing
dance to salsa music using quick steps and hip movements
medical
upper leg between hip and knee in humans
genre
hip hop music about street and gang life, often with violent themes

Examples of hip in a sentence

  • He felt a sharp pain in his hip after the fall.
  • She collected hips to make rosehip tea.
  • Birds love to eat the hips in winter.
  • The architect explained the benefits of a hip in roof design.
  • Rainwater flows efficiently off the hip of the roof.
  • She stays hip by following the latest fashion blogs.

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  1. French:hanche, branché, ...
  2. German:Hüfte, angesagt, ...
  3. Italian:anca, al corrente, ...
  4. Spanish:cadera, moderno, ...
  5. Portuguese:anca, moderno, ...
  6. Chinese:髋部, 时髦, ...
  7. Japanese:腰, 流行に敏感な, ...
  8. Arabic:وِرْك, مُواكِب, ...
  9. Hebrew:יָרֵךְ, מְעוּדְכָּן, ...
  10. Russian:бедро, модный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стегно, в курсі, ...
  12. Hindi:कूल्हा, रुझानों से वाक़िफ़, ...
HIP UK
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Definition of HIP - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

acr: Home Information PackDatedUKpack of papers about a house for saleDatedUK
  • The HIP was ready for the new buyers.
  • The HIP included all necessary documents.
  • A complete HIP is essential for sellers.
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Origin of HIP

Unknown

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  1. French:dossier d'information sur le logement, ...
  2. German:null, ...
  3. Italian:fascicolo informativo dell'immobile, ...
  4. Spanish:paquete de información de la vivienda, ...
  5. Portuguese:HIP, ...
  6. Chinese:房屋信息包, ...
  7. Japanese:住宅販売情報パック, ...
  8. Arabic:حَزْمَة مَعْلُومَات عَنِ المَنْزِل, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲבִילַת מֵידָע עַל הַבַּיִת, ...
  10. Russian:пакет документов на продаваемый дом, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пакет інформації про житло, ...
  12. Hindi:एचआईपी, ...

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