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hip pocket

/ˈhɪp ˌpɒkɪt/

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/ˈhɪp ˌpɒkɪt/B1informal
  • ruНебольшой карман, расположенный на задней части брюк или джинсов, обычно используемый для хранения мелких предметов, таких как кошелёк или телефон.

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.

    ruЗадний карман

    • 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.

    ruЛичные средства

    • 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.