hip: Meaning and Definition of

hip

1. the projecting part of each side of the body formed by the side of the pelvis and the upper part of the femur and the flesh covering them; haunch.
2. See
3. the inclined projecting angle formed by the junction of a sloping side and a sloping end, or of two adjacent sloping sides, of a roof. See illus. under
4. knee (def. 6).
5. to speak or act bluntly or rashly, without deliberation or prudence: Diplomats are trained to conduct themselves with discretion, and not to shoot from the hip.
6. to attack unmercifully; overcome. Judg. 15:8.

1. (esp. of a garment) extending to the hips; hiplength: hip boots.

1. (esp. of livestock) to injure or dislocate the hip of.
2. to form (a roof&hasp;) with a hip or hips.

hip

1. the ripe fruit of a rose, esp. of a wild rose.

hip

1. (used as a cheer or in signaling for cheers): Hip, hip, hurrah!

hip

1. familiar with or informed about the latest ideas, styles, developments, etc.: My parents aren't exactly hip, you know.
2. considered aware of or attuned to what is expected, esp. with a casual or knowing air; cool: The guy was not at all hip--a total nerd.
3. in agreement or willing to cooperate; going along: We explained our whole plan, and she was hip.

1. the condition or state of being hip.
2. a hipster or hippie.

1. to make or keep aware or informed.

hip

1. hyp.

HIP

1. Health Insurance Plan.