What Is a Hiplet? The Viral TikTok Term Explained (June 2026)

A hiplet is an internet slang term that emerged on TikTok in June 2026, used to describe women who have hip dips — the natural inward curves on the sides of the body below the hip bones.

The term was coined by TikToker @damionstalino (Damion) on June 21, 2026, reportedly as a form of pushback against women who claim they would not date short men regardless of other qualities.

What Does Hiplet Mean?

The word combines "hip" (referring to hip dips) with the suffix "-let" (a diminutive suffix meaning "small" or indicating a type of person). The "-let" suffix is the same pattern seen in the earlier internet slang term "manlet" — which describes short men. So just as "manlet" is a derogatory term for short men, "hiplet" was created as a derogatory term for women with hip dips.

A hiplet is specifically defined as a woman whose hip bones create a visible indentation (hip dip) between the hip and thigh — a completely natural anatomical feature determined by bone structure and genetics, affecting approximately 30% of women.

Where Did the Term Come From?

The origin traces back to ongoing TikTok gender wars around dating standards. Many women on TikTok openly state height preferences (typically 6 feet or taller), which has led to the term "manlet" as a counter-insult. Damion and other male creators framed "hiplet" as a parallel term — if women can judge men by height, men can judge women by hip dips.

Is Hiplet an Insult?

The term is widely considered derogatory. It targets a physical feature that women cannot naturally change — hip dips are determined by pelvic bone structure, not body fat or fitness level. While some claim it is "just a joke," most women and body positivity advocates consider it a form of body shaming.

How Did Women Respond?

Responses have been mixed:

• Dismissal: Many women see it as a corny, desperate attempt to "get back" at women with height preferences.
• Hurt: Some women with pronounced hip dips expressed feeling targeted and insecure.
• Reclamation: A body positivity movement emerged encouraging women to embrace their natural shape and wear the "hiplet" label with pride.
• Analysis: Commentators noted the double standard — men creating body-shaming terms in response to height preferences reveals deeper insecurities.

FAQ

Is "hiplet" a real word?

It is not in any official dictionary, but like many internet slang terms (manlet, cheugy, rizz), it has entered common usage on social media platforms. It may eventually be added to Urban Dictionary and similar crowd-sourced lexicons.

What percentage of women are "hiplets"?

Approximately 30% of women have visible hip dips, making it a very common body feature — not an anomaly.

Can you change hip dips?

Hip dips are caused by bone structure and cannot be eliminated, though they can be made less visible through targeted exercises (building gluteus medius muscle), shapewear, dermal fillers like Sculptra, or surgical procedures like fat transfer (BBL).