Meaning & Definition of Hop in English
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Hop
/hɑp/
noun
1. The act of hopping
- Jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot)
synonym:
- hop
2. Twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes
- The dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer
synonym:
- hop,
- hops
3. An informal dance where popular music is played
synonym:
- hop,
- record hop
verb
1. Jump lightly
synonym:
- hop,
- skip,
- hop-skip
2. Move quickly from one place to another
synonym:
- hop
3. Travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc.
- "She hopped a train to chicago"
- "He hopped rides all over the country"
synonym:
- hop
4. Traverse as if by a short airplane trip
- "Hop the pacific ocean"
synonym:
- hop
5. Jump across
- "He hopped the bush"
synonym:
- hop
6. Make a jump forward or upward
synonym:
- hop