hip and thigh

adverb

: in a fierce or ruthless manner

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The relaxed boyfriend fit sits comfortably at a mid-rise and runs loose through the hip and thigh, giving you that easy, lived-in feel that's perfect for long days of sightseeing. Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026 The last report to Alameda County social workers came in September 2021, when Sophia showed up to a Kaiser Permanente hospital in San Leandro with suspicious bruising across her back, buttocks, hip and thigh, as well as apparent cigarette burns on her arms. Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026 These Amazon Essentials women’s high-rise, straight-leg jeans are slim through the hip and thigh while offering more room in the legs. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025 According to the Mayo Clinic Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, most hip and thigh strains are treated without surgery, with rest and over-the-counter medication commonly recommended. Roberta F. Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for hip and thigh

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hip and thigh was in 1560

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“Hip and thigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hip%20and%20thigh. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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