hips

hips · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The two projections of the pelvis on each side of the body.

  2. 2.

    The width of the body at this point; used in clothing measurements.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    hands on hips — a stance indicating impatience or defiance
  • •
    hip measurement — the circumference at the widest part of the hips
  • •
    shake one's hips — to move the hips rhythmically, often in dancing

Related words

See also: body, hip, pelvis, waist
Synonyms: haunches

Etymology

Plural of "hip," from Old English hype, from Proto-Germanic hupiz. Related to Dutch heup and German Hüfte.