hip to

idiom

informal
: aware of (something)
He's hip to what's going on in the jazz world.

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This fashion-forward style features a very noticeable curve from the hip to the ankle, and that distinct shape is only going to keep getting more visible in the months ahead. Andrea Bossi, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026 When shopping for the cut, make sure the leg runs straight from hip to ankle—think fitted at the thigh while getting roomier from knee down. Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026 Even if a therapist is hip to asking about AI usage during the initial sign-up for therapy, there is still a requisite need to ask the client directly during the opening therapy session. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 Plus, the wide-leg design is a Travel + Leisure favorite for a reason, given its maximum breathability and freedom of movement from hip to hem. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hip to

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“Hip to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hip%20to. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.

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