hip and thigh

adverb

: in a fierce or ruthless manner

Examples of hip and thigh in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These white jeans fit the bill, thanks to an easy fit through the hip and thigh and a comfortable straight leg. Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024 The straight-leg jeans are designed in soft cotton denim, with a 10-inch rise that hits right below the waist and an easy fit through the hip and thigh. Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 18 Feb. 2024 The 89-year-old Oscar winner fell Sunday at her house near Lake Geneva in Switzerland, breaking both her hip and thigh, her agent told the Associated Press. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 25 Sep. 2023 The cropped style is fitted through the hip and thigh with a small flare at the bottom—just the right height to pair with taller ankle boots or sneakers. Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hip and thigh 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Hip and thigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hip%20and%20thigh. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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