hippish

comparative more hippish · superlative most hippish

1. alternativeAlternative form of hyppish.

   You won't tell any one--any of my friends you know--that I am hippish; now, for instance, no one knows--not even Lady Mary--that I have seen Dr. Harley, or any other doctor.

   1871, Joseph Sheridan LeFanu, Green Tea; Mr. Justice Harbottle

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   He took them both, dismissed the messenger, and opening that addressed to himself, read as follows, while he slowly retraced his steps towards the house:-- Dear Richard, I am a whimsical fellow, as you doubtless remember, and have lately grown, they tell me, rather hippish besides.

   1895, J. Sheridan Le Fanu, The Evil Guest

   "Indeed, vizier," answered the caliph, brightening up his countenance, "I am very little subject to it, and had not perceived it but for you, but I will remain no longer in this hippish mood.

   1890, anonymous author, The Arabian Nights Entertainments Complete