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Definition of be hip

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Other terms relating to 'good, okay, cool, awesome, fun':

Definitions include: shortened form of "brilliant".
Definitions include: the best.
Definitions include: something excellent.
Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool"; "awesome".
Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool", "awesome".
Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool"; "sick"; "wicked".
Definitions include: something or someone that is cool; tight.
Definitions include: good; "on point".
Definitions include: "cool".
Definitions include: cool, dope, rad.
Definitions include: something excellent, useful, etc.
Definitions include: to test something before it is released or presented.
Definitions include: to be vastly superior.
Definitions include: cool, neat.
Definitions include: misspelling of "gangsta" which is a colloquial spelling/pronunciation of "gangster".

Other terms relating to 'stylish, styling':

Definitions include: a person's style, attitude, general demeanor.
Definitions include: miscellaneous things, typically given away free.
Definitions include: perfect, great, excellent; "cool"; "awesome".
Definitions include: dressed well.
Definitions include: styling.
Definitions include: stylish; "smooth".
Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool".
Definitions include: a great amount of swag.
Definitions include: to have, to take.
Definitions include: a male talented in attracting females.
Definitions include: looking one's best; dressed up.
Definitions include: very good, excellent, interesting, fun, etc.
Definitions include: unique in a cool way.
Definitions include: a man that is dressed well, attractive and well off.
Definitions include: fashionable.

Other terms relating to 'to know, be aware':

Definitions include: to sound familiar.
Definitions include: extensive knowledge of or ability in a particular topic.
Definitions include: connected to a social scene, source of knowledge, etc.
Definitions include: to figure something out based on multiple pieces of evidence.
Definitions include: to become aware of underhanded dealings.

Slang terms with the same root words

Other terms relating to 'hip':

Definitions include: wide hips.
Definitions include: Page me. You wear a pager on the hip!
Definitions include: the act of sexual intercourse.

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