Meaning of the word hip in English

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hip

US /hɪp/
UK /hɪp/
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Noun

1.

the projection of the pelvis and upper thigh bone on each side of the body

Example:
She put her hands on her hips and sighed.
He fractured his hip in the accident.
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Adjective

1.

following the latest trends, especially in music, fashion, and lifestyle

Example:
That new cafe is really hip, everyone is talking about it.
She always wears the most hip clothes.

Exclamation

1.

used to express enthusiasm or to encourage a group to cheer

Example:
Hip, hip, hooray! We won the game!
The crowd shouted, "Hip, hip, hooray!" for the champions.
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