hip Synonyms
Another word for hip
• noun (Context 1)
The laterally projecting region on each side of the body formed by the lateral parts of the pelvis and the upper part of the femur, together with the fleshy parts covering them.
"She stood on the porch with her hands resting on her hips."
• adjective (Context 2)
Following or conforming to the latest fashion, styles, and cultural trends.
"They opened a trendy new coffee shop in the downtown arts district."
• noun (Context 3)
The fleshy, false fruit of a rose plant, typically red to orange in color, that develops from the receptacle after the petals fall and is often used in teas, syrups, and jams.
"In late autumn, the garden bushes were bright with scarlet rose hips."
• adjective (Context 4)
Aware of, informed about, or understanding a particular fact or situation (usually followed by 'to').
"The manager quickly became hep to their strategy for cutting corners."
• verb (Context 5)
To make someone aware of or informed about something (informal).
"Let me clue in you to the latest developments in the local music scene."
Opposites of hip
The opposite of hip shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: