hip
word
/ˈhɪp/
hip
/hˈɪp/
hip
Definition
The hip is the part of the body at the side of your upper leg where it joins your waist. It can also refer to the joint in that area.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a body-part noun: 'my hip hurts', 'hip pain', 'hip replacement'. Don't confuse it with the adjective 'hip' meaning stylish or modern, which is a separate sense and more old-fashioned in that meaning.
Spanish: caderaPortuguese (BR): quadrilPortuguese (PT): ancaChinese (Simplified): 臀部 - 髋部Chinese (Traditional): 臀部 - 髖部Hindi: कूल्हाArabic: الوركBengali: হিপ - নিতম্বRussian: бедро (область таза) - тазобедренный суставJapanese: 腰 - ヒップVietnamese: hôngKorean: 엉덩이Turkish: kalçaUrdu: کولہاIndonesian: pinggul
Example Sentences
My hip hurts when I walk.
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She put her hands on her hips.
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The doctor checked his hip after the fall.
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I've been having hip pain since I started running again.
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He shifted his weight to one hip and waited by the door.
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After surgery, she slowly got strength back in her hip.
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