The term 'hardly hip' is used to describe someone who is not fashionable or trendy. The crossword solutions for this term are STODGY (6 letters), UNCOOL (6 letters), DOWDY (5 letters) and NERDY (5 letters). STODGY means dull, old-fashioned and unadventurous, while UNCOOL implies a lack of style or sophistication. DOWDY means shabby and unfashionable, and NERDY suggests someone who is socially awkward and lacks social skills. All of these words describe someone who is not fashionable or trendy, and therefore 'hardly hip'.