hips

Meanings

• noun

  The part of the body where the thighbones join the pelvis.

  - "She has wide hips."
  - "The dancer moved her hips in rhythm with the music."

• noun

  A large protruding part, especially of a container.

  - "The vase had large hips."
  - "The car had wide hips, making it difficult to park."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hips
dips , slips , flips , trips

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Homophones

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1. hips (Spanish) : bees
   

2. hips (Greek) : chief, leader
   

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Variants

List of all variants of hips that leads to same result
hip , hips , hipped , hipping , rose hip , rose hips

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Etymology

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Old English hype, from hypep, hippan ‘horse, horse's haunch, hip'. The meaning 'projecting part of an object' developed in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The human hips are ball-and-socket joints, which allow for a wide range of motion.

2. The largest muscle in the human body, the gluteus maximus, is located in the hips.

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Related Concepts

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1. pelvis: The bony structure that supports the abdominal and pelvic organs and forms part of the trunk of the human body.

2. thighs: The large, powerful muscles of the thigh, located between the hip and the knee.

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Culture

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In many cultures, hips are considered a symbol of femininity and sensuality. In literature and art, hips are often portrayed as a desirable and attractive feature, especially in depictions of female figures.

How to Memorize "hips"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a human body. Imagine the connection between the thighs and the pelvis. That's where the hips are located.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hips' with the word 'femininity'. Remember, hips are often associated with a woman's curves and are considered a symbol of femininity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Hips, where the thighs meet the pelvis'.

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