hop

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hop Definition

• (n) the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot)
• (n) 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
• (n) an informal dance where popular music is played
• (v) jump lightly
• (v) move quickly from one place to another
• (v) informal: travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc.; "She hopped a train to Chicago"; "He hopped rides all over the country"
• (v) make a quick trip especially by air; "Hop the Pacific Ocean"
• (v) jump across; "He hopped the bush"
• (v) make a jump forward or upward

hop Synonyms

• hop
• hop-skip
• hops
• record hop
• skip