Hippo

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈhɪpəʊ/
• US IPA: /ˈhɪpoÊŠ/
• Rhymes: -ɪpəʊ

Full definition of hippo

Noun

1. Short form of hippopotamus.
• 2006 "The Eastern Cape village whose dam has been taken over by a hippo will decide next week what happens to the animal." Weekend Argus 24 June 2006.

Derived terms

• hippo fly