Hip
Hip adjective - Having inside information.
Usage example: he wasn't hip to what was going on behind the scenes and was taken totally unawares by the company shake-up
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Kanye West: One of the most unique examples, combining alternative hip hop with Glam Rap to create his own individual style with a desire to push the envelope production wise on each album he creates, also well known for the Taylor Swift incident.
Source: Alternative Hip Hop - On Family Ties, Mallory goes from a hip, wise cracking kid sister to an absolutely airheaded, fashion plate mallrat.
Source: Flanderization / Live-Action TV -
Later, when he encounters the street-wise Clarence, he assures him, "I'm down with all the speak, dude.", then proceeds to address him in perfect hip-hop lingo.
Source: Badass Santa
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