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
For rebellious acts of the hoppy variety, head to New Glarus Brewing Company, famous for the cult-favorite Spotted Cow.
“The thing I’m surprised by most is the roast, because usually people screw up the roast,” Menkes says, although he adds that its boldness might make someone’s mouth go “numb,” the chocolate equivalent of, say, a really hoppy beer.
From Los Angeles Times
But, she added: “It’s not a hoppy day.”
From Los Angeles Times
She added, “It’s not a hoppy day.”
From Los Angeles Times
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