hoppy
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of hoppy
First recorded in 1885–90; hop 2 ( def. ) + -y 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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If your people are beer people, think versatile: an amber ale or clean lager, plus a solid N/A counterpart.Athletic makes good ones, though many skew hoppy, so keep your audience in mind.
From Salon • Nov. 25, 2025
For rebellious acts of the hoppy variety, head to New Glarus Brewing Company, famous for the cult-favorite Spotted Cow.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025
But, she added: “It’s not a hoppy day.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025
One of its yeast strains helps to eliminate diacetyl, an off flavour that plagues some hoppy beers.
From BBC • Oct. 29, 2023
Nanty Panty, Jack-a-Dandy, Stole a piece of sugar-candy, From the grocer's shoppy shop, And away did hoppy hop.
From Popular Rhymes and Nursery Tales A Sequel to the Nursery Rhymes of England by Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard)
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