hip pocket

• Ein kleines, meist an der Rückseite von Hosen oder Jeans angebrachtes Fach, das häufig zur Aufbewahrung kleiner Gegenstände wie Geldbörse oder Handy dient.

A small pocket located at the back of trousers or jeans, typically used for storing small items like a wallet or phone.

1. Pocket on trousersA2formal

   A small pocket located at the back or side of a pair of trousers, typically used for storing small items.

   Hosentasche

   • He kept his wallet in his hip pocket.
   • She pulled a handkerchief from her hip pocket.
   • The keys were jingling in his hip pocket.

2. Financial resourceB2informalamerican

   A source of money or funds, often used informally to refer to personal savings or available cash.

   Eigene Mittel

   • He paid for the repairs out of his own hip pocket.
   • The project was funded from the company's hip pocket.
   • She had to dip into her hip pocket to cover the unexpected expenses.