Entry 2 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Hyp · IPA /ˈhɪp/ n. v. t. 01 n. An abbreviation of hypochonaria; -- usually in plural. 1. An abbreviation of hypochonaria; -- usually in plural.[Colloq.] “Heaven send thou hast not got the hyps.” — Swift. 02 v. t. To make melancholy. 1. To make melancholy.[Colloq.]