hep
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Aware, up-to-date.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I was pleased, as I put him hep on the Wilbert-Phyllis situation and revealed the part he was expected to play in it, to note that he showed no signs of being about to issue the presidential veto.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Cool, hip, sophisticated.
Register: dated, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hep” mean?
Aware, up-to-date.
Is “hep” formal or informal?
hep is generally dated, slang.