Hop (plant) definition

noun

(1) The act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot)

(2) An informal dance where popular music is played

(3) 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

verb

(4) Travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc.

"She hopped a train to Chicago"

"He hopped rides all over the country"

(5) Jump lightly

(6) Make a jump forward or upward

(7) Jump across

"He hopped the bush"

(8) Make a quick trip especially by air

"Hop the Pacific Ocean"

(9) Move quickly from one place to another