Hippest: meaning, definitions and examples

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hippest

 

[ ˈhɪpɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

fashionable, cool

The term 'hippest' refers to someone or something that is the most stylish, trendy, or fashionable. It conveys a sense of being up-to-date with the latest trends and cultural movements.

Synonyms

coolest, most fashionable, most stylish, trendiest

Examples of usage

  • She always wears the hippest clothes at the party.
  • This café is known for being the hippest spot in town.
  • He is considered the hippest musician in the industry right now.

Translations

Translations of the word "hippest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais legal

🇮🇳 सबसे ट्रेंडी

🇩🇪 am coolsten

🇮🇩 paling keren

🇺🇦 найкрутіший

🇵🇱 najfajniejszy

🇯🇵 最もかっこいい

🇫🇷 le plus branché

🇪🇸 el más moderno

🇹🇷 en havalı

🇰🇷 가장 멋진

🇸🇦 الأكثر عصرية

🇨🇿 nejvíc cool

🇸🇰 najcoolovejší

🇨🇳 最酷的

🇸🇮 najbolj kul

🇮🇸 fyndnasti

🇰🇿 ең стильді

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მოდური

🇦🇿 ən dəbli

🇲🇽 el más cool

Etymology

The word 'hip' has its roots in African American Vernacular English, emerging in the early 20th century. Originally used in the context of jazz culture, 'hip' indicated someone who was aware of the latest trends and in tune with contemporary developments, especially within the African American community. The suffix '-est' is a standard English grammatical formation used to denote the superlative degree of an adjective. Thus, 'hippest' emerged as a superlative form of 'hip,' to describe the absolute pinnacle of trendiness or style. Over time, the word has transitioned from its cultural origins and is now widely recognized in mainstream culture, often associated with youth, music, art, and urban lifestyle. Its usage has expanded to include various contexts beyond fashion, thus emphasizing what is considered the latest and most exciting in culture and trends.