Hep — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

interjection adjective /ˈhep/

Meaning & Definition of Hep

Hep (interjection)

  1. —used to mark a marching cadence

Hep (adjective)

  1. hip

Hep (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment

    "hep devotees of jazz were willing to brave any venue to hear him play"

    similar: au courant, cool (slang), def (slang), downtown, groovy, hip, in, mod, now, trendy, turned-on, with-it
    related: à la mode, chic, fashionable, modish, sharp, smart, snappy, stylish, voguish
    opposite: out, uncool, unhip, untrendy
    near: geeky, nerdish, nerdy, dowdy, styleless, unfashionable, unstylish

Related Entry: Hip (adjective)

Hip is a different word from Hep. The synonyms below are for hip, not for hep.

  1. being in the latest or current fashion

    "hip sunglasses whose fancy prices will make you squint in disbelief"

    similar: à la mode, au courant, chic, cool (slang), exclusive, fashionable, fresh (slang), happening, in, modish, sharp, smart, snappy, stylish, supercool, swell, swish, trendy, voguish
    related: downtown, edgy, funky, dapper, dashing, dressy, kicky, natty, rakish, sassy, saucy, spiffy, spruce, chichi, classy, flossy, haute, nobby, posh, ritzy, soigné, swank, elegant, graceful, handsome, majestic, refined, sophisticated, stately, tasteful, understated, doggish, doggy, flashy, gallant, dandyish, dudish, foppish, ultrachic, ultracool, ultrahip, ultraposh, ultrasmart, ultrasophisticated
    opposite: dowdy, out, outmoded, styleless, unchic, uncool, unfashionable, unmodish, unstylish
    near: cheesy, tacky, unattractive, unbecoming, graceless, inelegant, tasteless, trashy, unhandsome, frowsy, sloppy, slovenly, unkempt, untidy, disheveled, messy, mussy, rumpled, wrinkled, shabby, sleazy

  2. having inside information

    "he wasn't hip to what was going on behind the scenes and was taken totally unawares by the company shake-up"

    similar: knowing, wise, in the know
    related: alerted, aware, clued (in), forewarned, informed, prepared, ready, warned, observant, observing, sharp, sharp-eyed, alert, attentive, open-eyed, vigilant, watchful, plugged-in, with-it
    opposite: unknowing
    near: oblivious, unaware, unconscious, uninformed, unwitting, heedless, unmindful, unprepared, unready, unwary

  3. keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment

    "hip fashionistas wouldn't be caught dead in that outfit"

    similar: au courant, cool (slang), def (slang), downtown, groovy, hep, in, mod, now, trendy, turned-on, with-it
    related: à la mode, chic, fashionable, modish, sharp, smart, snappy, stylish, voguish
    opposite: out, uncool, unhip, untrendy
    near: geeky, nerdish, nerdy, dowdy, styleless, unfashionable, unstylish

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Hep

The most common words with a similar meaning to Hep:

Slang: cool, def
au courant, downtown, groovy, hip, in, mod, now, trendy, turned-on, with-it

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Hep

Words with the opposite meaning of Hep:

out, uncool, unhip, untrendy

Related Words for Hep

à la mode, chic, fashionable, modish, sharp, smart, snappy, stylish, voguish

Near Antonyms of Hep

geeky, nerdish, nerdy, dowdy, styleless, unfashionable, unstylish

Origin & Etymology of Hep

origin unknown

First known use: 1862

Frequently Asked Questions about Hep

What does "Hep" mean?

"Hep" means —used to mark a marching cadence. As an an interjection and an adjective, it is defined as: —used to mark a marching cadence.

What is another word for "Hep"?

Other words for "Hep" include au courant, cool, def, downtown, groovy, hip, in and mod. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hep" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Hep"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hep". Common alternatives include au courant, cool, def, downtown, groovy, hip, in, mod, now and trendy.

What is the opposite of "Hep"?

Antonyms of "Hep" include out, uncool, unhip and untrendy. Near antonyms include geeky, nerdish, nerdy and dowdy.

How do you use "Hep" in a sentence?

Examples of "Hep" in a sentence: "hep devotees of jazz were willing to brave any venue to hear him play".

Is "Hep" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Hep" can be used as an interjection and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Hep"?

"Hep" is pronounced /ˈhep/.

What is the origin of the word "Hep"?

"Hep" comes from origin unknown. First known use: 1862.