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to hip

to hip

1 9.1
To hold something at the side of the body against the part between the waist and thigh
  • verb
  • /hɪp/
: colocar sobre la cadera
  • I will hip you to some useful tips for using the software.

Examples

Antonyms

∞ 1.0

To let something fall suddenly or by accident

∞ 1.8

To let someone or something go free from being held

Idioms

hip to
  • Slang
12 8.9

Aware of the latest trends and ideas

9 6.4

People or groups that are very close and stay together most of the time

9 8.1

To speak or act quickly without thinking carefully

A helpful idea or tool kept secret to use when needed

A secret plan kept to use later when you need it

Compounds

177 3.0

Music with spoken words over a beat

38 3.4

A culture that includes rap music, DJs, breakdancing, and a style of dress

4 2.0

A small bag sewn into trousers at the hip to hold small items

2 3.9

A very high waterproof boot that reaches the hip for fishing or wading in water

hip joint
  • Specialized
2 3.5

The place where the top of the thigh bone fits into the hip bone to let the leg move

2 3.7

A small red or orange fruit of a rose plant used for tea, jam, and medicine

hip socket
  • Specialized
1 4.4

A hollow in the pelvis where the top of the thigh bone fits to connect the leg to the body

hip belt
  • Specialized
1 3.3

A wide band worn around the hips to reduce pain and support the lower back

hip roof
  • Specialized
1 5.1

A roof with all sides sloping down to the walls

1 3.2

A padded strap worn around the hips that helps carry and support a backpack

1 6.4

A small bath you sit in that covers only the hips and bottom

1 3.5

A narrow band worn around the hips to add style or hold clothing in place

1 3.0

A pad worn on the hip to protect from hits and falls

hip tile
  • Specialized
7.9

A roof piece that covers the outside sloping edge where two sides meet

How Forceful

to barge
  • Informal
86 6.0
shove
49 2.7
to hip
1 9.1
to bump
150 1.0
to brush
125 1.6

Surface Forms

hip infinitive
hipped past
hipped past participle
hipping present participle
hips third person singular

Etymology

The verb hip comes from the body's hip and means to move or carry something at the side of your body, so to hip something is to put it 'on your hip'.