heppen

adjective

hep·​pen

ˈhepən

usually -er/-est

1

dialectal, British : neat, attractive

2

dialectal, British : deft, handy

Word History

Etymology

of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse heppinn lucky, happ good luck (chance)

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