Meaning & Definition of word "Hop"

Hop

/hɒp/

noun:

  • 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.

verb:

  • 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.

Etymology

Middle English 'hoppen', of uncertain origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

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

Related Words

hopping:

the act of jumping, especially repeatedly

hopscotch:

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

Slang Meanings of hop

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.