188 Another Word for Hip? – Hip Synonyms & Antonyms

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Meaning of hip

The primary meaning of the word "hip" refers to something or someone that is fashionable, trendy, and culturally aware.

Etymology of hip

The word "hip" has multiple etymologies:
+ The anatomical sense of "hip" comes from Old English "hype", of Germanic origin
+ The sense of "fashionable" or "trendy" originated in the early 20th century in the US, possibly from African American Vernacular English
+ The slang sense of "buttocks" is thought to have originated in the mid-20th century

Synonyms

fashionable trendy stylish chic cool modern contemporary upscale sophisticated elegant refined cultured aware informed knowledgeable current happening in-vogue popular chicest swanky plush luxurious high-class smart sharp fresh with-it au-fait enlightened astute perceptive discerning savvy urbane cosmopolitan worldly debonair dapper suave smooth slick posh ritzy swish natty spiffy spunky sassy saucy pert jaunty breezy carefree nonchalant effortless laid-back relaxed casual informal

Definitions

  • Oxford Languages defines "hip" as:
  • + (of a person) having a strong sense of what is currently fashionable or trendy
  • + (of a place or thing) fashionable or trendy
  • + (informal) aware of or knowledgeable about something, especially something considered fashionable or trendy
  • + (anatomy) the joint connecting the femur to the pelvis, or the region around this joint
  • + (slang) a person's buttocks

Usage Examples

  • The new boutique is very hip and trendy, attracting a fashionable crowd
  • She's a hip and stylish person who always knows the latest fashion trends
  • The hip joint is a complex structure that allows for a wide range of motion
  • The hip neighborhood is known for its upscale restaurants and bars

Antonyms

uncool unfashionable out-of-date outdated old-fashioned unstylish unchic tacky gaudy tasteless kitschy cheesy bland boring dull uninteresting unappealing unattractive unsophisticated crass vulgar common plebeian dowdy frumpy awkward clumsy inelegant coarse rough rude crude

Related Adjectives

fashionable trendy stylish chic elegant refined sophisticated aware informed knowledgeable current happening in-vogue popular upscale luxurious high-class smart sharp fresh with-it au-fait enlightened astute perceptive discerning savvy urbane cosmopolitan worldly debonair dapper suave smooth slick posh ritzy swanky plush

Related Nouns

fashion style trend culture society elegance refinement sophistication awareness knowledge enlightenment discernment perception astuteness urbanity cosmopolitanism worldliness debonairness dapperness suaveness smoothness slickness poshness ritzy swank plush luxury high-class smartness sharpness

Related Verbs

fashion style trend cultivate refine sophisticate enlighten inform educate discern perceive astutely urbanize cosmopolitanize worldly debonair dapper suave smooth slick posh ritzy swank plush luxuriate smarten sharpen
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