verb intrans
said of a frog, etc: to move by a quick springy leap or in a series of leaps
said of a human being: to jump on one foot
said of a bird: to jump with both feet
to make a quick trip, esp by air
We hopped over to France
to board or leave a vehicle
to jump over (something)
NAmer to ride on (some form of transport), esp without authorization
We hopped a train downtown
to cross (an ocean) by air
hop it!/hop off!
Brit, informal go away!
hopping mad
informal absolutely furious
hop the twig/stick/hop (off) the twig/stick
Brit, informal to depart or to die
[Old English hoppian]