hippish

English

Adjective

hippish (comparative more hippish, superlative most hippish)

1. Alternative form of hyppish
   • 1895, J. Sheridan Le Fanu, The Evil Guest‎^[1]:

     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.

   • 1890, anonymous author, The Arabian Nights Entertainments Complete‎^[2]:

     "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.

   • 1871, Joseph Sheridan LeFanu, Green Tea; Mr. Justice Harbottle‎^[3]:

     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.