hippest

hip

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hip]
- /hɪp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hip]
- /hɪp/

Definitions of hippest word

noun hippest Also, hipness. the condition or state of being hip. 1
noun hippest a hipster or hippie. 1
adjective hippest familiar with or informed about the latest ideas, styles, developments, etc.: My parents aren't exactly hip, you know. 1
adjective hippest considered aware of or attuned to what is expected, especially with a casual or knowing air; cool: The guy was not at all hip—a total nerd. 1
adjective hippest in agreement or willing to cooperate; going along: We explained our whole plan, and she was hip. 1
verb with object hippest to make or keep aware or informed. 1

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Origin of hippest

First appearance:

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Middle English hipe, hupe, Old English hype; cognate with Old High German huf (German Hüfte hip), Gothic hups hip, loin; compare Greek kýbos cube1 the hollow above the hips (of cattle), Latin cubitus elbow (see cubit)

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Parts of speech for Hippest

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hippest popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for hippest

adjective hippest

red-hot — red with heat; very hot.
red hot — red with heat; very hot.

All 2 Synonyms of hippest