Synonyms for

Hips

Verb / hɪps / Another word for hips — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The widest part of the human body located above the thighs.

Synonyms & similar words

rosehip hipjoint pelvis coxa hip pelvicarch pelvicgirdle articulatiocoxae buttocks thighs rear backside derriere bum behind posterior bottom rump seat haunches quarters booty cheeks fanny glutes tush caboose keister

Synonyms by register

Formal

pelvis iliac region

Informal

hips hips and thighs

Literary

loins flanks

Common collocations

  • sway hips
  • wide hips
  • hip replacement
  • hip hop
  • hip bone
  • hip joint
  • hip pain
  • hip flask

Word family

noun hip

Usage note

The word 'hips' primarily refers to the part of the body. In slang, it can also mean 'aware' or 'knowledgeable', but this usage is dated.

Example sentences

  1. I shook my hips to the music.
  2. She wears pants that accentuate her hips.
  3. My hips are sore from exercising.
  4. He has a narrow waist and wide hips.
  5. The baby is resting on her mother's hips.

Quotes

  • My hips definitely help me out in the ring, no doubt about it.
  • The hips are the most important part of the body. Through them, we communicate to others whether or not we are confident.
  • I know I have a body that doesn't stop. I have a body that's stronger than most people that I know, and I'm still carrying my children around and lifting heavy things. I've been doing yoga for 20 years. Even my elbows have muscle tone. But if I were to lay down, you'd never know that because that's where I store my weight - in my hips.

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