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Definition hip in British English

hip noun

[countable] noun
/hɪp/
1

one of the two parts at either side of your body between your waist and the top of your legs

Example

She stood with her hands on her hips, waiting.

Example

I'd like to lose weight from my hips and thighs.

Synonyms and related words
abdomen back belly
1.1

one of the two joints (=parts where two bones meet) at either side of your body between your waist and the top of your legs

Example

He fell downstairs and broke his hip.

Example

a hip replacement operation

Synonyms and related words
ankle backbone ball-and-socket joint
2

a rose hip

Synonyms and related words
ackee apple apricot
Definition hip in British English