hop
/hɒp/verb★Beginner
informal
To jump on one foot, typically for a short distance or in a playful manner.
The kids love to hop on one foot.
The children enjoy jumping on one foot.
informal
To move quickly or suddenly, often with a sense of urgency.
I need to hop on the bus before it leaves.
I need to quickly get on the bus before it departs.
Collocations
hop onto get on a bus, train, or other vehicle quicklyhop offto get off a bus, train, or other vehicle quickly
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📖Word Origin
Old English 'hoppian', related to Dutch 'huppen' and German 'hüpfen'.
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