hipped

1 of 3

adjective (1)

1
: having hips especially of a specified kind
often used in combination
a broad-hipped person
2
: constructed with hips
a hipped roof

hipped

2 of 3

adjective (2)

hipped

3 of 3

adjective (3)

: extremely absorbed or interested
hipped on astrology

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (2)

hip hypochondria

Adjective (3)

hip entry 5

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (2)

circa 1712, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (3)

1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hipped was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Hipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hipped. Accessed 6 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

hipped

adjective
: having hips especially of a specified kind
often used in combination
broad-hipped

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