narrow-hipped
|nar/row-hipped|
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/ˈnæroʊ hɪpt/
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/ˈnærəʊ hɪpt/
slim hips
Etymology
Etymology Information
'narrow-hipped' originates from the combination of 'narrow' and 'hipped', where 'narrow' meant 'of small width' and 'hipped' referred to the hips.
Historical Evolution
'narrow-hipped' evolved from the Old English word 'naru' meaning 'narrow' and 'hēope' meaning 'hip'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a small width in the hip area', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having hips that are not wide.
The model was narrow-hipped, which gave her a sleek silhouette.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42