hula hooped

Twirled waist ring

Hula hooped is the past tense of hula hoop, meaning to spin a large ring around the body by gyrating the hips.

The activity takes its name from the Hawaiian hula dance, which involves similar hip movements: We hula hooped in the backyard for hours.

exercise

workout

Structured physical exercise

  • cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
  • aerobicsHeart-strengthening group exercises
  • coreCentral essential portion

waist · toning · fitness · burn · calisthenics · gym · training · endurance · circuit · reps

coordination

balance

Steadiness or amount owed

fluidity · grace · motor skills · synchronization · control · agility · dexterity · poise · stability · flexibility

performance

circus

Traveling entertainment with performers

juggling · acrobatics · entertainment · show · talent · routine · stage · act · spectacle · demonstration

childhood

recess

Pause in activity

birthday parties · toys · games · fun · friends · laughter · nostalgia · youth · innocence · memories

hawaiian

luau

Traditional island celebration

ukulele · island · aloha · traditional · ceremonial · festive · dance · sway · performance · pacific

Opposites
motion/activity

hula hoopedstood still

Ceased all movement

sat · rested · stayed put · lounged · reclined

physical movement/activity

hula hoopedstood still

Ceased all movement

sat still · froze · rested · paused · stopped

Family

hula, hooped, hoop, hoops, hooping, hulas

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G