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.
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.
by the birds and trees September 24, 2007
The part of the body located a little bit below the waist. How big a girl's hips are can determine whether she has curves or not. (if a woman's hips are big, it's also easier to carry a baby.) Usually, hips are considered sexy and the more curves they create, the better.
She'd be so hot if she had hips.
by Aliciaa April 01, 2008
The part of the female body that defines whether or not she has curves. When engaging in missionary-styled intercourse, the male will grab the female's hips, positioning her in an easier state.
by TSB December 25, 2003
by girlitzraina September 15, 2017
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).
by Nick Cusa September 02, 2006
by BadTimez911 April 18, 2017
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::
emo kid 2: word !::flips bangs::
by hip costumer #1235 April 07, 2008