Hip

/hɪp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The joint that connects the leg to the trunk of the body.

He felt a sharp pain in his hip after the long run.

The area of the body around the hip joint.

She fell and bruised her hip while playing soccer.

adjective

Fashionable and trendy; in the know about what is currently popular.

She always wears the hip clothes that everyone is talking about.

Cool or stylish, especially in a way that is appealing to young people.

The restaurant has a hip vibe that attracts a young crowd.

Informed about the latest trends; knowledgeable about contemporary culture.

He's very hip when it comes to music and knows all the up-and-coming artists.

The term is believed to derive from the late 19th century and possibly relates to the word 'hipped', meaning to be informed or aware.

hip to

Aware or knowledgeable about something.

stay hip

To remain trendy or fashionable.

trendy

Being very fashionable or up to date.

cool

Popular or fashionable.

style

A particular procedure by which something is done.

Used to describe someone who is socially aware and up-to-date with trends.

He's so hip; he always knows what the hottest new movies are.

A term for being in touch with contemporary culture.

That restaurant is hip, everyone is talking about it.