Meaning & Definition of word "Hep"

Hep

/hɛp/

1. a person who is informed or stylish.
- Example: Everyone at the party was a hep, discussing the newest releases.

1. informed, knowledgeable, or up to date, especially in relation to current trends or ideas.
- Example: He always seems to be hep to the latest fashion trends.
2. cool or stylish.
- Example: That new restaurant is so hep, we should definitely check it out.
3. aware of or in tune with the current culture.
- Example: She’s very hep about the music scene in the city.

Circa 1940s, possibly from the phrase 'hep cat', used in jazz culture.

hep cat:

A person who is very fashionable or stylish.

stay hep:

To keep up with trends or remain knowledgeable.

hip:

Fashionably up-to-date or trendy.

informed:

Having or showing knowledge of a particular subject or situation.

Meaning: Cool; stylish.

Example Sentence: That vintage jacket is so hep!

Meaning: Knowledgeable about culture or trends.

Example Sentence: He thinks he's hep because he listens to indie music.