1
a
: 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
b
2
: the external angle formed by the meeting of two sloping sides of a roof that have their wall plates running in different directions
hipper; hippest
1
a
: having or showing awareness of or involvement in the newest developments or styles
b
: very fashionable : trendy
2
: aware or appreciative of something
—used with to
got hip to their plan
hiply
adverb
—used in a cheer
hip hip hooray
Examples of hip in a Sentence
Adjective
He tried to learn about the latest bands so he could impress his hip new college friends.
She knows how to get into all of the hippest clubs and restaurants.
Verb
if you want to get hipped on what goes on behind the scenes at a television network, you should read this book
Noun (3)
kids dyeing their hair in pursuit of hip
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Beal is now out for the season due to a hip fracture, while Collins has provided little amid the Clippers’ uneven start to the season.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding onto a stable surface for balance.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 27 Dec. 2025
Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Dec. 2025
This was the new dope, combining the dusty digging-in-the-crates mindset of the Natives Tongues hip hop crew and vintage R&B vocals distilled by the gospel roots of his rural Richmond church upbringing.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The style makes your legs look longer and flatter your hips thanks to the high-rise waistline.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Beal is now out for the season due to a hip fracture, while Collins has provided little amid the Clippers’ uneven start to the season.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Saint Laurent and Dior went for full-throttle volume by way of massive ruffled maxis and the hippest of panniers, respectively.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding onto a stable surface for balance.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 27 Dec. 2025
Verb
Drive your right knee upward to hip height, then switch legs quickly one after the other while keeping your core tight.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Dec. 2025
This was the new dope, combining the dusty digging-in-the-crates mindset of the Natives Tongues hip hop crew and vintage R&B vocals distilled by the gospel roots of his rural Richmond church upbringing.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2025
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Cite this Entry
“Hip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hip. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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hip
2 of 3 noun
: the part of the body that curves outward below the waist on each side and is formed by the side part of the pelvis and the upper part of the thigh
hipped
adjective
ˈhipt
hip
3 of 3 adjective
hipper; hippest
1
: keenly aware of or interested in the newest developments
Etymology
Noun
Old English hēope "fruit of a rose"
Noun
Old English hype "hip of the body"
Adjective
an altered form of hep "keenly aware of and interested in the newest developments"; of unknown origin
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