hep

/hep/

Thân thiện

She thinks the new jazz club is really hep.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Informed about the latest trends; aware and knowledgeable about current fashions, ideas, or styles. This is an informal, somewhat dated slang term meaning to be "in the know" or fashionable.

Usage

• The word hep is used to describe someone who is up-to-date and aware, particularly in the context of popular culture, music, or social trends. It is informal and was most common in mid-20th century American slang.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • He's really hep to all the latest jazz musicians.
  • She tries to stay hep by reading all the fashion magazines.

Advanced Usage

• "to be hep to something": To be aware of or knowledgeable about a specific thing, often implying insider knowledge.
  • Are you hep to the new regulations?
  • He wasn't hep to the fact that the meeting had been canceled.

Variants and Related Words

• Hip (adj): The more common and contemporary variant of "hep," with the same meaning of being fashionable or aware.
  • That new café is a really hip place.

Synonyms

• Trendy: Very fashionable or up-to-date.
• In the know: Having special or inside information.
• With it (informal): Aware of and interested in new trends.

Antonyms

• Uncool: Not fashionable or socially acceptable.
• Out of touch: Not aware of current ideas or trends.
• Square (slang): A person who is conventional and old-fashioned.

Related Idioms

• "Get hep": To become informed or aware.
  • You need to get hep if you want to work in this industry.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. informed about the latest trends

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hip
• hip to