nounπShareHop picking, the practice of picking hops; for Londoners a holiday period working in the hop gardens of Kent."Hopping Down in Kent, Alan Bignell (1977)."agriculturehistorycultureworkholidaytraditionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe addition of hops during the production of beer as a flavouring agent"The craft brewery's focus is on late hopping to maximize the aroma in their IPAs. "drinkfoodsubstanceprocessindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo jump a short distance."The little rabbit was hopping across the grass in the backyard. "actionanimalbodyfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo jump on one foot."After scraping her knee, the little girl was hopping on one foot to get back inside the house. "bodyactionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be in state of energetic activity."The cafe downtown is always hopping with activity during lunchtime. "energyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo suddenly take a mode of transportation that one does not drive oneself, often surreptitiously."He hopped a train to California."actionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo jump onto, or over"The rabbit was hopping over the small fence in the garden. "actionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(usually in combination) To move frequently from one place or situation to another similar one."We had to island hop on the weekly seaplane to get to his hideaway."actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo walk lame; to limp."After twisting his ankle during the soccer game, Mark was hopping back to the bench. "medicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dance."The children were hopping around the playground during recess. "danceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo impregnate with hops, especially to add hops as a flavouring agent during the production of beer"The brewer is hopping the wort to give the beer its characteristic bitter flavor and aroma. "fooddrinkagricultureindustrychemistryplantprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo gather hops."During the autumn, many farm workers are busy hopping in the hop fields. "agricultureplantworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of one who, or that which, hops; a jumping, frisking, or dancing."The children's hopping and skipping filled the playground with joy. "actionentertainmentdanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA shift from one energy-state to another by an electron in an atom."The physics student described hopping as a process where an electron gains enough energy to jump to a higher orbit around the atom's nucleus. "physicsenergyelectronicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf a location, crowded with people."The shopping mall was hopping with families on Saturday afternoon. "placeenvironmentareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading