hip · noun
Meanings and examples
Either side of the body where the top of a leg joins it.
She rested her hands on her hips while waiting for the others to catch up.
The bag hangs at my hip, leaving both hands free when I am walking.
His hip hurt after the fall, so he decided to stop the game and seek help.
The jacket fits well across the shoulders but is rather tight around the hips.
Forms
- hip singular
- hips plural