Hip

An outdated word that, when used to describe oneself, means the opposite of what its user assumes its meaning to be. Mostly used by older people in an attempt to be accepted by younger generations. Often used in conjunction with urban slang used in the wrong context

"Hey guys, YEET! What? That's not how it's used? Don't worry, I'm hip guys. I'm down with the millennials' lingo."

by Spamalot1239 March 01, 2019

hip

Informed, up to date, fashionable, contemporary, relevant. Being modern in dress, attitude and interests. From "hepi," meaning "well-informed" from the West African language of Wolof.

The word was probably introduced to America by slaves imported from West Africa, and was still in use in 1930's era black speech. Hip/hep probably entered the mainstream American lexicon by way of the Beatnik subculture, who believed in racial integration, listened to black music and used words borrowed from black speech.

1930s: Are you hip to the jive?
1950s: He's one hep cat.
1990s-2000s: They are terminally hip.

by the birds and trees September 24, 2007

hip

When you know the gossip or drama that's popular at the moment.

Person 1: " You heard about what happened with James and Tyler?"

Person 2: " Nah get me hip"

by girlitzraina September 15, 2017

hip

The state of being in-the-know, including, but not limited to, being stylish or fashionable. It is sometimes claimed to have replaced its predecessor, "hep," with the 1946 popular song, "(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66," first recorded by Nat Cole, and the Rolling Stones (and many others) after that. According to the songwriter, he changed "hep" to "hip" for the sake of a rhyme (see example).

. . . get hip / To this kindly tip / And take that California trip,/ Get your kicks on Route 66.

by Nick Cusa September 02, 2006

HIP

Abbreviation for half inch pancakes (the newest and best way to measure things)

Mark- Do you guys know how many HIP's it would take to get to the moon?
Colin-About 30 billion.

by BadTimez911 April 18, 2017

the hip

a mall in chicago filled with suburban emo scene kids, who think theyre so cool just because the can apply eyeliner.

emo kid one: yo, i totally need to go the hip and blow up my moms credit card.

emo kid 2: word !::flips bangs::

by hip costumer #1235 April 07, 2008

the hip

One of the best Canadian bands ever. Without them (and AC/DC), the music world would be boring.

I saw The Hip play last night! They rocked up the fucking place!

by Astrolion April 02, 2004