hip pocket

Thân thiện

A man reaches into his hip pocket for his wallet.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A pocket located at the rear of a pair of trousers or pants: A "hip pocket" is a specific type of pocket sewn into the back of trousers, typically designed to hold small items like a wallet, keys, or a handkerchief. It is positioned over or near the wearer's buttock.

Usage

• The term "hip pocket" is used to specify the location and type of pocket on an item of clothing, most commonly trousers, jeans, or suit pants.
• It is often mentioned in contexts involving fashion, tailoring, or everyday activities like storing personal items.

Examples

• Noun:
  • He kept his wallet securely in his hip pocket.
  • These jeans have very deep hip pockets.
  • She slid her hands into her hip pockets.

Advanced Usage

• "To be in someone's hip pocket" (Idiom): To be under someone's control or influence; to be subservient to someone.
  • The senator was accused of being in the lobbyist's hip pocket.

Variants and Related Words

• Back pocket: A very similar term often used interchangeably with "hip pocket," though "back pocket" can sometimes refer more generically to any pocket on the rear of a garment.
• Pocket (noun): The general term for a small bag sewn into clothing.

Synonyms

• Rear pocket
• Back pocket

Related Idioms

• "To have deep pockets": To have a lot of money or financial resources. (Note: This idiom uses "pockets" generally, not specifically "hip pocket").
• "To be out of pocket": To have lost money on a transaction; or to be unavailable or unreachable. (Note: This idiom uses "pocket" generally).

Học thuật

Noun

1. a pocket in rear of trousers