hip and thigh

adverb

: in a fierce or ruthless manner

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Another telltale sign is if your jeans tend to fit tightly through the hip and thigh. Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2023 Another telltale sign is if your jeans tend to fit tightly through the hip and thigh. Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2023 Another telltale sign is if your jeans tend to fit tightly through the hip and thigh. Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2023 Another telltale sign is if your jeans tend to fit tightly through the hip and thigh. Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2023 The suit also alleges that Weinberg cornered her in an isolated part of the set, pinned her against a wall and groped her breast, hip and thigh. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 27 Jan. 2023 Old Navy designed these joggers to be loose in the hip and thigh then taper from the knee down. Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 4 Jan. 2023 Abercrombie & Fitch's athletic take on chinos actually contours your legs in its skinny fit that's tapered toward the ankle but still leaves enough space around the hip and thigh regions. Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 16 Nov. 2022 Another telltale sign is if your jeans tend to fit tightly through the hip and thigh. Bridget Degnan, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022 See More

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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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“Hip and thigh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hip%20and%20thigh. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

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