adj

hippy

HIH-pee

Hippy (adj) means having wide or prominent hips. Example: “The dress was cut to flatter a hippy figure.”

adj

Having wide or prominent hips.

"The dress was cut to flatter a hippy figure."

"She has a curvy, hippy build."

How to use hippy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes a body shape with noticeably wide hips.

Common mistake

Don't confuse with "hippie" (a member of the 1960s counterculture) — different word, different spelling, though some dictionaries treat them as variant spellings.

Easily confused with

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Word forms

hippier comparative, hippiest superlative

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Rhymes for hippy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hippy” mean?

The word “hippy” means having wide or prominent hips. In plain terms, describes a body shape with noticeably wide hips.

How do you pronounce “hippy”?

“Hippy” is pronounced HIH-pee (/ˈhɪpi/ in IPA).

How do you use “hippy” in a sentence?

Here is “hippy” used in a sentence: “The dress was cut to flatter a hippy figure.”

What part of speech is “hippy”?

“Hippy” is an adjective.