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barhop

American

[bahr-hop] / ˈbɑrˌhɒp /

verb (used without object)

barhopped, barhopping

Informal. to go to a succession of bars or nightclubs, with a brief stay at each.

Etymology

Origin of barhop

First recorded in 1945–50; bar ¹ + hop ¹

Example Sentences

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“But I also like to barhop and see concerts. Why not keep a theater a theater and a church a church?“

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2021

It is disruptive that we can’t have parties or barhop or have normal school and work.

From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2020

Tan Vinh: Without fail, I always order a basket of wings when I barhop.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 28, 2020

People who wanted to barhop favored other neighborhoods.

From Washington Post • Mar. 12, 2018

The ever-stylish Drake McElroy busted a fresh seat-grab barhop, marking the first time that trick has been seen in competition.

From Time Magazine Archive

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