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单词 hips
释义

hip

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noun (1)

ˈhip How to pronounce hip (audio)
1
a
: the laterally projecting region of each side of the lower or posterior part of the mammalian trunk formed by the lateral parts of the pelvis and upper part of the femur together with the fleshy parts covering them
b
: hip joint
2
: the external angle formed by the meeting of two sloping sides of a roof that have their wall plates running in different directions

hip

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adjective

hipper; hippest
1
a
: having or showing awareness of or involvement in the newest developments or styles
b
: very fashionable : trendy
2
: aware or appreciative of something
used with to
got hip to their plan
hiply adverb

hip

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interjection

used in a cheer
hip hip hooray

hip

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noun (2)

: rose hip

hip

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verb

hipped; hipping

transitive verb

: to make aware : tell, inform

hip

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noun (3)

: hipness

Synonyms

Adjective

  • à la mode
  • a la mode
  • au courant
  • chic
  • cool [slang]
  • exclusive
  • fashionable
  • fresh [slang]
  • happening
  • in
  • modish
  • sharp
  • smart
  • snappy
  • stylish
  • supercool
  • swell
  • swish
  • trendy
  • voguish

Verb

  • acquaint
  • advise
  • apprise
  • brief
  • catch up
  • clear
  • clue (in)
  • enlighten
  • familiarize
  • fill in
  • inform
  • instruct
  • tell
  • verse
  • wise (up)

Noun (3)

  • cool
  • coolness
  • fashionableness
  • hipness
  • hipsterism
  • modishness
  • stylishness
  • trendiness
  • voguishness
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Adjective He tried to learn about the latest bands so he could impress his hip new college friends. She knows how to get into all of the hippest clubs and restaurants. Verb if you want to get hipped on what goes on behind the scenes at a television network, you should read this book

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Old English hype; akin to Old High German huf hip

Adjective

alteration of hep entry 2

Interjection

origin unknown

Noun (2)

Middle English hipe, from Old English hēope; akin to Old High German hiafo hip

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Interjection

1811, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb

circa 1932, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

1952, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

hip

noun

ˈhip How to pronounce hip (audio)
: the part of the body that curves out below the waist on each side

Medical Definition

hip

noun

ˈhip How to pronounce hip (audio)
1
: the laterally projecting region of each side of the lower or posterior part of the mammalian trunk formed by the lateral parts of the pelvis and upper part of the femur together with the fleshy parts covering them
2
: hip joint

hips

verb

present tense third-person singular of hip
as in briefs
to give information to if you want to get hipped on what goes on behind the scenes at a television network, you should read this book

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • briefs
  • informs
  • advises
  • tells
  • verses
  • instructs
  • teaches
  • fills in
  • catches up
  • lets someone know
  • educates
  • enlightens
  • lectures
  • apprises
  • clears
  • familiarizes
  • keeps (someone) posted
  • acquaints
  • clues (in)
  • schools
  • alerts
  • wises (up)
  • notifies
  • warrants
  • discloses (to)
  • reassures
  • advertises
  • tutors
  • convinces
  • announces (to)
  • assures
  • disillusions
  • undeceives
  • certifies
  • disenchants
  • disabuses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • misleads
  • misinforms
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