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hip

Definition

  • noun: the part of your body between your waist and legs on each side
  • noun: 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
  • verb: to make aware
  • adjective: knowing about and following the newest styles, fashions, etc.
  • adjective: having or showing awareness of or involvement in the newest developments or styles
  • used with 'to'
  • synonyms: tell, rose hip, cool

Examples

  • He tried to learn about the latest bands so he could impress his 'hip' new college friends.

  • She and her sister used to be 'joined at the hip' [='inseparable'] when they were kids.

  • I admit I'm 'shooting from the hip' here, but I think it's a decent idea.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) In Havana Si, senorita, I know... that when I chicky boom It's very nice so fuII of spice I pIace my hand on your hip And if you wiII give me your hand Then we shaII try Just you and I - Not bad. - Shut up and heIp me down. I'II teach you to chick-chicky boom Chick-chicky boom (..)
    1994 The Mask