hop Meaning and Definition

1. n. the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot)

2. n. an informal dance where popular music is played

3. 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

4. v. travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc.

5. v. jump lightly

6. v. make a jump forward or upward

7. v. jump across

8. v. make a quick trip especially by air

9. v. move quickly from one place to another