hip-pocket

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English

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Etymology

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From hip pocket.

Verb

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hip-pocket (third-person singular simple present hip-pockets, present participle hip-pocketing, simple past and past participle hip-pocketed)

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

Adjective

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hip-pocket (not comparable)

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

Further reading

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