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hip


4hip

adj
hip·perhip·pest

Definition of HIP

1
a : having or showing awareness of or involvement in the newest developments or styles b : very fashionable : trendy
2
: aware or appreciative of something —used with to <got hip to their plan>
hip·ly adverb

Examples of HIP

  1. He tried to learn about the latest bands so he could impress his hip new college friends.
  2. She knows how to get into all of the hippest clubs and restaurants.

Origin of HIP

alteration of 2hep
First Known Use: 1904

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