hippy

adjective

hip·py ˈhi-pē

Synonyms of hippy next

next

: having large hips

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hippy was in 1854

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“Hippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hippy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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