English Explanatory Dictionary

hula hoop

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A toy in the form of a large hoop which is twirled around various parts of the body, especially the waist.
verb
  1. To use a hula hoop.

Pronunciation

/ˈhuːlə ˌhuːp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-hula hoop.wav

Word forms

hula hoop hula hoops hula hooping hula hooped

Etymology

Coined by Australian model Joan Anderson. Former trademark of Wham-O, which introduced the product in 1958.

Derived words

hula hooper
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