Meaning & Definition of word "Hop"

Hop

/hɒp/

1. a quick jump or leap
- Example: With a hop, the frog landed on the lily pad.
2. a short, quick movement
- Example: He gave a little hop in excitement when he saw his favorite ice cream truck.

1. to move by jumping on one foot or by quickly jumping from one point to another
- Example: The child began to hop around the yard, chasing after the butterflies.
2. to make quick, light leaps or jumps
- Example: The rabbit would hop from one patch of grass to another, foraging for food.
3. to travel by jumping or leaping
- Example: We decided to hop across the stream to reach the other side.

Middle English 'hoppen', of uncertain origin.

hop on:

to get on or into something quickly

hop to it:

to start doing something quickly

hop off:

to get off or out of something

hop skip and jump:

a short distance or an easy task

hopping:

the act of jumping, especially repeatedly

hopscotch:

a children's game in which players hop on squares drawn on the ground

Meaning: to move quickly or energetically

Example Sentence: We're going to hop over to the party.

Meaning: to travel or move from one place to another, often used in the context of quick trips

Example Sentence: Let's hop down to the beach for a bit.