n.
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: hip · per ; hip · pest
Etymology: alteration of 2 hep
Date: 1904
1 a : having or showing awareness of or involvement in the newest developments or styles < hip musicians> b : very fashionable : TRENDY < hip clothes>
2 : aware or appreciative of something ― used with to <got hip to their plan>
– hip · ly adverb