What is the meaning of hop?

noun

  • The act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot. )
  • 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.
  • An informal dance where popular music is played.

verb

  • Jump lightly.
  • Move quickly from one place to another.
  • Travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc..
    • usage: "She hopped a train to Chicago"; "He hopped rides all over the country"
  • Traverse as if by a short airplane trip.
    • usage: "Hop the Pacific Ocean"
  • Jump across.
    • usage: "He hopped the bush"
  • Make a jump forward or upward. .
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