hip pointer

noun

Definition of hip pointer

: a deep bruise to the iliac crest or to the attachments of the muscles attached to it that occurs especially in contact sports (such as football)

Recent Examples of hip pointer from the Web

Phoenix was without leading scorer Devin Booker for the second game in a row due to a hip pointer.

— USA TODAY, "Aldridge, Spurs hand Suns their most one-sided loss ever," 8 Feb. 2018
Safety Mike Edwards was slow to move, having suffered a hip pointer during the game.

— joe mussatto, ajc, "Kentucky football: Attention turns to Louisville after expected loss at Georgia," 18 Nov. 2017
Bachie bothered: Sophomore linebacker Joe Bachie, who has battled a hip pointer since the spring, was in and out of Saturday night’s game.

— chris solari, Detroit Free Press, "Michigan State football: What we learned vs. Notre Dame, what to watch against Iowa," 24 Sep. 2017

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First Known Use of hip pointer

1967

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hip pointer

noun

medical Definition of hip pointer

: a deep, painful bruise to the iliac crest or to the overlying muscles attached to it that occurs from a direct blow sustained especially in contact sports (as football)