hopping

American  

[hop-ing] / ˈhɒp ɪŋ /

adjective

1. working energetically; busily engaged.

   He kept the staff hopping in order to get the report finished.

2. going from one place or situation to another of a similar specified type (usually used in combination).

   restaurant-hopping.

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idioms

1. hopping mad,  furious; enraged.

   He was hopping mad when his daughter dropped out of college.

hopping British  

/ ˈhɒpɪŋ /

noun

1. the action of a person or animal that hops

2. dialect  a fair, esp ( the Hoppings ) an annual fair in Newcastle

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adjective

1. in a terrible rage

Etymology

Origin of hopping

First recorded in 1665–75; hop ¹ + -ing ²

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• hoping vs. hopping

Example Sentences

Executives deliberated between a costly refurbishment of the existing office at 25 Bank Street, building on another patch of land in the Wharf or hopping west to the City, London’s historic financial district.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Durham quick gave a knowing look to Langer, who smiled back in turn before hopping on the spot.

From BBC

After country hopping around Asia for the last seven years, my cravings keep me returning to Malaysia.

From Salon

Naomi, held on a leash by student Trinity Astilla, was the picture of lithe, feline elegance as she slunk around a dusty enclosure, briefly hopping atop her crate — but not into it.

From Los Angeles Times

Remarkably, England tuned up for a tour of Australia by hopping off in Sri Lanka to play a game in Colombo.

From BBC

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