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hep

 

[ hɛp ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

slang expression

To 'hep' someone means to make them aware of something or to inform them. It is often used in informal conversations to indicate that one is being updated on the latest news or information.

Synonyms

advise, inform, update

Examples of usage

  • Can you hep me with the details?
  • He always heps me out with new trends.
  • She hep'd me about the meeting time.

Translations

Translations of the word "hep" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ajudar

🇮🇳 सहायता करना

🇩🇪 helfen

🇮🇩 membantu

🇺🇦 допомагати

🇵🇱 pomagać

🇯🇵 助ける

🇫🇷 aider

🇪🇸 ayudar

🇹🇷 yardım etmek

🇰🇷 돕다

🇸🇦 مساعدة

🇨🇿 pomáhat

🇸🇰 pomáhať

🇨🇳 帮助

🇸🇮 pomagati

🇮🇸 að hjálpa

🇰🇿 көмектесу

🇬🇪 დახმარება

🇦🇿 kömək etmək

🇲🇽 ayudar

Etymology

The word 'hep' has its origins in the African-American vernacular and jazz culture of the early 20th century. It is believed to be derived from the earlier term 'hip,' which also implies being aware or in the know. The usage of 'hep' began to rise in the 1940s and was popularized in jazz circles, indicating someone who was fashionable or knowledgeable about the latest trends. The expression reflects a desire to be part of the vibrant cultural scenes of the time, particularly among youth and musicians. Over the years, 'hep' has led to the creation of other related terms and has influenced contemporary slang.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,956 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.