hip and thigh

adverb

: in a fierce or ruthless manner

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The stretchy cord petite pants are fitted through the hip and thigh and have a subtle kick flare above the ankle. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026 It’s designed with a contoured waistband that prevents gaps, and there’s extra room in the hip and thigh area. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026 Styles include the High-Rise Trouser, a jean that sits at the natural waist and is slim through the hip and thigh; the High-Rise Bootcut with a regular fit; and the Mid-Rise Bootcut. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 Neusch was acutely aware of nerve-equivalent impulses reporting the beam penetrating the light armor, searing the bio-andy’s hip and thigh. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hip and thigh

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First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined above

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hip and thigh

adverb

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