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