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hip

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

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.

(..) So... So we'll just have a seat till you're ready for us. We'll be right, uh... Okay. What's this you're wearing? This is cool. This is hip. I have a picture of Kevin Federline wearing the same thing. - I don't know who that is. - What are you wearing? - I told you, like a dad. - I am. (..)
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