hep

¹

[ hep ]

adjective

, Older Slang.

1. hip ⁴( defs 1, 2, 3, 6 ).

hep

²

[ huht, huhp, hep ]

interjection

1. one (used in counting cadence while marching).

hep

¹

/ hɛp /

adjective

1. slang.
   an earlier word for hip 4

hep

²

/ hɛp /

noun

1. short for hepatitis

Word History and Origins

Origin of hep¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; of uncertain origin; hip ⁴( def )

Example Sentences

Whatever its exact journey, the suit spread like wildfire among hep cats who were into jitterbug and swing.

From Los Angeles Times

Sometimes Smith is a little too eager to flash his hep credentials.

From Los Angeles Times

It is recruiting the help of charities, civic associations and parish councils, among others, to hep get the word out.

From Seattle Times

At home, she searched “What is hep C?” online, which sent her down an Internet rabbit hole of common risk factors, including IV drug use, tattoos or piercings, having HIV or spending time in prison.

From Washington Post

In his semi-autobiographical novel, “Desolation Angels,” he described a visit to Seattle and First Avenue: “Here’s all humanity hep and weird wandering … ”

From Seattle Times

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