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hip 1
(hĭp)n.
1.
a. The laterally projecting prominence of the pelvis or pelvic region from the waist to the thigh.
b. A homologous posterior part in quadrupeds.
c. The hip joint.
2. Architecture The external angle formed by the meeting of two adjacent sloping sides of a roof.
[Middle English, from Old English hype.]
hip 2
(hĭp) also hep (hĕp)adj. hip·per, hip·pest also hep·per or hep·pest Slang
1. Keenly aware of or knowledgeable about the latest trends or developments.
2. Very fashionable or stylish.
[Origin unknown.]
hip n. & v.
hip′ly adv.
hip′ness n.
hip 3
(hĭp)n.
A rose hip.
[Middle English hipe, from Old English hēope.]
hip 4
(hĭp)interj.
Usually used to begin a cheer: Hip, hip, hooray!
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