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hip pack

Another name for a fanny pack (American English) or bum bag (British English) — the small zippered pouch worn on a belt around the waist or hips.

ˈhɪp ˈpæk285 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 28, 2026UK

Another name for a fanny pack (American English) or bum bag (British English) — the small zippered pouch worn on a belt around the waist or hips. 'Hip pack' is arguably the most anatomically accurate of the three names, since the bag usually sits right on the hip rather than the belly or bum. Whether you're hiking, hitting a festival, or just want your hands free while running errands, the hip pack has made a massive fashion comeback after years of being unfairly mocked.

She wore a leather hip pack to the outdoor market, keeping her phone and cash secure without needing to carry a bag.
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For parents

Hip pack means: Another name for a fanny pack or bum bag (British English) - the small zippered pouch worn on a belt around the waist or hips. 'Hip pack' is arguably the most anatomically accurate of the three. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

hip pack means: Another name for a fanny pack or bum bag (British English) - the small zippered pouch worn on a belt around the waist or hips. 'Hip pack' is arguably the most anatomically. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026UK

fanny pack (US), bum bag (British).

For parents

"hip pack" means: fanny pack (US), bum bag (British).. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

"hip pack" means: fanny pack (US), bum bag (British).. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. Note the regional or dialect label (US) — usage may sound odd outside that variety. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.

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Hip pack means: Another name for a fanny pack or bum bag (British English) - the small zippered pouch worn on a belt around the waist or hips. 'Hip pack' is arguably the most anatomically accurate of the three. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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