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hippo

/ˈhɪp.əʊ/

/ˈhɪp.oʊ/

Translations

hipponoun

hippos

/ˈhɪp.əʊ/

/ˈhɪp.oʊ/

бегемот

The hippo is one of the largest animals in Africa.

Бегемот — одно из крупнейших животных в Африке.

Synonyms

hippopotamus

river horse

hippoadjective

/ˈhɪp.əʊ/

/ˈhɪp.oʊ/

Attributive use before another noun, e.g., "hippo enclosure"

Synonyms

Definitions

hipponoun

Informal short form of hippopotamus, a large mostly herbivorous mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa, known for its massive size, thick skin, and large mouth.

The hippo spends most of the day submerged in water to keep cool.

Business slang: the highest-paid person’s opinion that dominates decision-making regardless of supporting data.

Our product roadmap changed after the hippo weighed in.

hippoadjective

Relating to, intended for, or characteristic of hippopotamuses.

The zoo built a new hippo enclosure with deeper pools.