Hip

Definition

Hip primarily refers to the joint or the region of the body where the thigh meets the lower abdomen. It can also refer to being in tune with the latest trends or happenings.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /hɪp/
• Respelling: hip (with "hip" as in "tip")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /hɪp/
• Respelling: hip (with "hip" as in "tip")

In both dialects, "hip" places the primary stress on the entire syllable. The pronunciation is the same across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "hip."

Etymology

The term "hip" in reference to the body part stems from Old English "heope", related to Dutch "heup" and German "Hüfte". As for the sense meaning "in the know" or "fashionable", it's believed to come from African American Vernacular English, possibly a variant of "hep".

Derivatives

• Hipbone (noun)
• Hipless (adjective)
• Hipness (noun)
• Hip-hop (noun)
• Hipster (noun)

Synonyms

• Pelvis (anatomical context)
• Trendy (slang context)
• Stylish (slang context)

Antonyms

• None (anatomical context)
• Unfashionable (slang context)
• Outdated (slang context)

Usage

The term "hip" is used both in anatomical contexts to describe a part of the body and in popular culture to denote something or someone that is trendy or in style.

Related Terms

• Pelvis
• Joint
• Modern
• Cool
• Chic

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Anatomical Region: The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, where the thigh bone (femur) connects to the pelvis.
  • Example: She placed her hands on her hips and took a deep breath.

• Hip Joint: The ball-and-socket joint between the femur and the pelvis.
  • Example: The elderly man underwent surgery to replace his hip joint.

• Slang for Trendiness: Used to describe someone or something that is fashionable or trendy.
  • Example: That new café is the hip place to be seen.

Adjective

• Fashionable: Describing someone or something that is in style or trendy.
  • Example: She's always wearing the hippest clothes.

• Aware and Informed: Being knowledgeable about the latest trends and happenings.
  • Example: He's really hip to the latest music trends.

Note: The word "hip" carries both anatomical and cultural connotations. When used in a medical or anatomical context, it refers to a specific body part. Culturally, it captures the essence of what's considered trendy or current in popular culture.