hip
• part of the body from the pelvis to the upper thigh, haunch; hip joint; projecting angle formed by the meeting of two slopes of a roof (architecture); rose hip
• injure the hip, dislocate or sprain the hip; throw one's opponent over one's hip (wrestling); form with hips (architecture); cause depression, affect with low spirits; make aware, inform (slang)
• informed, familiar with the latest trends and fashions, cool (slang); reaching the hip
• bravo!, hurrah! (used to express enthusiasm or encouragement)
• your hips are the two areas at the sides of your body between the tops of your legs and your waist.
• if you say that something or someone is hip, you mean that they are very modern and follow all the latest fashions; an informal use.
hip bath
• small tub that is large enough for a bather to sit immersed up to the hips
• a hip-bath is a small bath which is big enough for you to sit in but not to lie down in.
hip bone
• upper part of the thigh bone, innominate bone
hip event
• popular event
hip flask
• a hip flask is a small metal container in which brandy, whisky, or other spirits can be carried, usually in the pocket of a jacket.
hip hip hurray
• yahoo!, yay! (cry of excitement, cry of victory)
hip hop
• wide category of music developed by african americans living in urban areas (includes rap, dancehall, and others)
• hip hop refers to a style of music, dance, and art that originated in the united states and is associated with rap music, graffiti art, and break dancing.
fired from the hip
• shot quickly and at close range; acted rashly, acted without deliberation ...