Standard Lemma guide

hip-pocket

adj · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • CMU ARPABET: HH IH1 P P AA1 K AH0 T Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of a size suitable for putting into a hip pocket; of small size or scope.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • a hip-pocket guide

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

Of a talent agent, to informally represent (an actor, screenwriter etc.) without signing a formal contract.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From hip pocket.