hop definition

1. the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot)
2. 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
3. an informal dance where popular music is played
4. jump lightly
5. move quickly from one place to another
6. travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc.
• examples: She hopped a train to Chicago
• examples: He hopped rides all over the country
7. traverse as if by a short airplane trip
• examples: Hop the Pacific Ocean
8. jump across
• examples: He hopped the bush
9. make a jump forward or upward