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hip

Meaning in simple English

US /hɪp/

hip means: The part on either side of your body where your leg joins it.

noun

BODY PARTB1

The part on either side of your body where your leg joins it.

  • My left hip hurts.
  • She put her hands on her hips.
  • He broke his hip when he fell.

Common phrases: hip bone, hip joint, hip replacement, broken hip

ROSE FRUITC1

The small red or orange fruit of a rose plant.

  • A red hip hung from the rose bush.
  • We collected rose hips to make tea.
  • Each hip contains several small seeds.

Similar words: rose hip

Common phrases: rose hip, hip tea, hip seeds

adjective

FASHIONABLEB2

Fashionable and aware of the latest styles, ideas, or music.

  • That is a hip little cafe.
  • She always knows which bands are hip.
  • The area attracts a young, hip crowd.

Similar words: cool, trendy, fashionable

Opposites: uncool, unfashionable

Common phrases: hip clothes, hip cafe, hip crowd

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