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hip-pocketing

hip-pocketing is the present participle and gerund of hip-pocket.

Meaning of hip-pocket

Verb

hip-pocket (third-person singular simple present hip-pockets, present participle hip-pocketing, simple past and past participle hip-pocketed)

  1. (informal) Of a talent agent, to informally represent (an actor, screenwriter etc.) without signing a formal contract.

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Questions about hip-pocketing

What is hip-pocketing the present participle and gerund of?
Hip-pocketing is the present participle and gerund of hip-pocket.

Words near hip-pocketing in the dictionary

  1. hip-pocket client
  2. hip-pocket clients
  3. hip-pocket flask
  4. hip-pocket flasks
  5. hip-pocketed
  6. hip-pocketing
  7. hip-pockets
  8. hip-shooter
  9. hip-shooters
  10. hip-shooting
  11. hip-shot

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