hep

1 of 2

interjection

ˈhep

ˈhəp

ˈhət

Synonyms of hep next

—used to mark a marching cadence

hep

2 of 2

adjective

ˈhep

: hip entry 2

Examples of hep in a Sentence

Adjective hep devotees of jazz were willing to brave any venue to hear him play

Word History

Etymology

Interjection

origin unknown

Adjective

origin unknown

First Known Use

Interjection

1862, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of hep was in 1862

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“Hep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hep. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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