Hop — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈhäp/

Meaning & Definition of Hop

Hop (verb)

  1. to move by a quick springy leap or in a series of leaps; also, to move as if by hopping
  2. to make a quick trip especially by air
  3. to set about doing something —usually used in the phrase hop to it
  4. to flavor with hops

Hop (noun)

  1. a short brisk leap especially on one leg
  2. bounce, rebound
  3. dance
  4. the ripe dried female cone-like flower clusters of a north-temperate zone twining plant (Humulus lupulus) of the hemp family used especially to impart a bitter flavor to beer
  5. the perennial climbing bine from which hops are obtained that have 3- to 5-lobed leaves and inconspicuous flowers of which the pistillate ones are in scaly cone-like clusters

Hop (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a social gathering for dancing

    "back in those days taking someone to the school hop was a big deal"

    similar: ball, cotillion, dance, formal, prom
    related: blowout, celebration, event, festival, festivity, fete, gala, masque, masquerade, mixer, party, reception, shindig, soiree, hoedown, square dance

  2. an act of leaping into the air

    "she made it across the rocky creek in two hops"

    similar: bound, jump, leap, spring, vault
    related: bounce, lope, skip, caper, capriole, gambado, gambol, attack, pounce, dive, pitch, plunge

Hop (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to move with a light springing step

    "a rabbit hopped across the frozen grass"

    similar: bounce, bound, lollop, lope, skip, trip
    related: caper, frisk, gambol, romp, skim, skitter, jump, leap, vault
    near: lumber, plod, trudge

  2. to propel oneself upward or forward into the air

    "the frog hopped back into the pond"

    "the bus stopped, a lone passenger hopped on, and the driver continued on his way"

    similar: bound, jump, leap, spring, vault
    related: bounce, hurdle, leapfrog, lope, skip, buck, caper, capriole, cavort, frolic, gambol, romp, attack, pounce, shoot, skyrocket

Related Entry: Hop, skip, and jump (noun)

Hop, skip, and jump is a different word from Hop. The synonyms below are for hop, skip, and jump, not for hop.

  1. a very small distance or degree

    "it looked like only a hop, skip, and jump on the map, but the drive took six hours"

    similar: ace, hair, hairbreadth, hairline, inch, neck, shouting distance, step, stone's throw
    related: bit, crumb, dab, iota, jot, minim, mite, particle, smidgen, trace, trifle
    opposite: country mile, long haul, mile
    near: infinity, light-year

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Hop

The most common words with a similar meaning to Hop:

ball, cotillion, dance, formal, prom, bound, jump, leap, spring, vault, bounce, lollop, lope, skip, trip

Related Words for Hop

blowout, celebration, event, festival, festivity, fete, gala, masque, masquerade, mixer, party, reception, shindig, soiree, hoedown, square dance, caper, capriole, gambado, gambol, attack, pounce, dive, pitch, plunge, frisk, romp, skim, skitter, hurdle

Near Antonyms of Hop

lumber, plod, trudge

Word Forms of Hop

Inflections: hopped, hopping

Origin & Etymology of Hop

Middle English hoppen, from Old English hoppian

First known use: before 12th centuryi

Words & Phrases Containing Hop

hop hornbeam, hop-o'-my-thumb, hop, skip, and jump, hop, step, and jump, hop it, hop to it

Frequently Asked Questions about Hop

What does "Hop" mean?

"Hop" means to move by a quick springy leap or in a series of leaps; also, to move as if by hopping. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to move by a quick springy leap or in a series of leaps; also, to move as if by hopping. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Hop"?

Other words for "Hop" include ball, cotillion, dance, formal, prom, bound, jump and leap. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hop" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Hop"?

There are 51 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hop". Common alternatives include ball, cotillion, dance, formal, prom, bound, jump, leap, spring and vault.

How do you use "Hop" in a sentence?

Examples of "Hop" in a sentence: "back in those days taking someone to the school hop was a big deal"; "she made it across the rocky creek in two hops"; "a rabbit hopped across the frozen grass".

Is "Hop" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Hop" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Hop"?

"Hop" is pronounced /ˈhäp/.

What is the origin of the word "Hop"?

"Hop" comes from Middle English hoppen, from Old English hoppian. First known use: before 12th centuryi.

What is another word for "Hop" meaning "a social gathering for dancing"?

When "Hop" (noun) means a social gathering for dancing, synonyms include ball, cotillion, dance, formal and prom.