Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hip-pocket

/hˈɪppˈɑkət/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.17 in modern English

Syllables
hip-pock-et
IPA
/hˈɪppˈɑkət/
22
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

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

Informal

adj

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

Example Sentences

Etymology

From hip pocket.

Usage

Inflected Forms

hip-pockets (present, singular) hip-pocketing (participle, present) hip-pocketed (participle, past) hip-pocketed (past)

Rhymes With

pocket rocket socket docket sprocket hocutt

Questions

How do you pronounce hip-pocket?
The recorded pronunciation is /hˈɪppˈɑkət/.
What does hip-pocket mean?
Of a talent agent, to informally represent (an actor, screenwriter etc.) without signing a formal contract.
Where does hip-pocket come from?
From hip pocket.

How to pronounce hip-pocket

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